GED Prep Teacher

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 29,797 - 43,725; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is looking for a dedicated GED Prep Teacher to lead classes aimed at preparing students for the GED Exam. This role involves planning instruction in ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Math, while supporting students in achieving their postgraduation goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid Michigan teaching certificate and demonstrate strong collaboration skills. The position also emphasizes commitment to diverse and inclusive education, with a work environment supportive of all individuals.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to assess students' academic needs and create a plan for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead instruction for GED Prep classes.
• Prepare students for GED Exam in various subjects.
• Support students in planning for postsecondary goals.

Skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Assessing academic needs

Preparing students for GED Exam

Education

Valid Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Position

POSITION: GED Prep Teacher

Hours: 10 hours a week, 5 hours each day

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday (3:30pm-8:30pm)

Location: Starkweather Academy

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead instruction for GED Prep classes
• Responsible for preparing students for GED Exam (ELA, Social Studies, Science, and Math).
• Support and aid students in determining and planning to reach postsecondary goals.
• Assist students in planning and preparing for their post graduation plans (college and career readiness).

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to assess students' academic needs and create a plan for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with struggling learners.
• Experience teaching basic literacy and math.
• Experience in adult learning.

Employment Details

Beginning date: 2026/2027 School year

Pay Range: $21.63 - $31.74 per hour

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 frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically fingerprinted for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.