GED Instructor

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time GED Instructor to support YouthBuild IGNITE within the Career and Education Programs. The role focuses on delivering GED-aligned lessons, guiding students in core subjects, and preparing them for the GED Readiness Test.

You will provide individualized tutoring, mentor students, and collaborate with YouthBuild staff to address attendance and learning barriers, while maintaining records and fostering a positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field required.
• Teaching certification preferred, with focus on adult/secondary education.
• Experience teaching at-risk youth or in non-traditional settings preferred.
• Clear understanding of GED exam structure and requirements.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and motivational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse students.
• Patience, empathy and passion for helping youth achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging GED lesson plans aligned with test standards.
• Teach Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and RLA to diverse learners.
• Assess student needs and tailor instruction to address gaps.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and personalized academic guidance.
• Mentor students and support attendance, behavior and motivation.
• Maintain student records and adapt lessons based on data.
• Prepare students for the GED Readiness Test and official exam.
• Collaborate with YouthBuild staff to provide holistic support.

Skills

Lesson planning

Teaching

Student assessment

Mentoring

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related

Teaching certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chestnut Commons Community Center - Brooklyn, NY 11208

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00

Travel Percentage: Less than 10%

Job Shift: Afternoon (10-6pm or 11-7pm)

Job Category: Education

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) has an opening for one (1) part-time GED Instructor in the Career and Education Programs’ YouthBuild IGNITE. The GED Teacher will work directly with CHLDC’s.

Principal Duties

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans in accordance with the GED test standards.
• Teach core subjects (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Art [RLA]) in a manner that accommodates different learning styles and levels.
• Assess student needs and tailor instruction to meet individual academic goals and address learning gaps.
• Integrate real-world applications and problem-solving into lessons to make content relevant and relatable for students.
• Provide personalized academic guidance and one-on-one tutoring to students struggling with specific content.
• Act as a mentor, offering encouragement and strategies for overcoming personal and academic obstacles.
• Develop relationships with students to foster trust and motivation, addressing barriers such as attendance, behavior, and life challenges.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare students for the GED Readiness Test and ultimately the official GED exam.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and adapt lesson plans based on data.
• Create a safe, respectful, and disciplined classroom environment.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and positive reinforcement among students.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Work closely with YouthBuild program staff and Social Worker to provide holistic support for students.
• Communicate regularly with the YouthBuild Director and Assistant Director regarding student progress, attendance, challenges, and needs.
• Participate in agency meetings, committees, professional development, and community engagement activities, demonstrating a commitment to youth development, leadership development, equity, continuous improvement, and community building.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, confidentiality standards, safety procedures, contractual obligations, documentation requirements, and applicable regulations while performing other duties as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development workshops as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field required.
• Teaching certification preferred, with a focus on adult education or secondary education, but not required.
• Experience teaching at-risk youth or in a non-traditional educational setting preferred.
• Clear understanding of the GED exam structure and requirements.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and motivational skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping youth achieve their educational goals.

Work Environment

This position works in office and classroom settings as well as significant community engagement and worksite locations. This role routinely involves travel and uses a full range of office equipment such as computers, cellphones, photocopiers, and standard equipment such as scissors and tape dispensers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to efficiently and independently travel throughout the 5 boroughs using public transportation.

Working Conditions

• Position is part-time; 20 hours per week (8:30am to 1:00pm).
• Position is based in a classroom setting and candidate must be able to work fully in-person.
• Must be able to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of students.

Supervision

Reports directly to the YouthBuild IGNITE Assistant Director.

Compensation

$25.00 - $35.00 / hourly

Equal Opportunity Statements

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans