Open Doors Instructor: Youth GED & Diploma Pathways

Renton Technical College; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Renton Technical College seeks an Open Doors Instructor to support youth and young adults pursuing GED or high school diploma. The role blends instruction, program coordination, and student support, with external partnership leadership.

You will ensure Open Doors, college, and state reporting compliance while fostering equity and cultural responsiveness in academic settings across on-campus, online, hybrid, and partner sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or three years related, full-time higher education experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, instruction design, and assessments.
• Three years teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with diverse youth in alternative education settings preferred.
• Ability to work with faculty, administrators and staff; strong record-keeping.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Promote universal design and accessibility; learn accessible content production.
• Strong communication with internal and external partners; relationship-building.
• Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, or Chinese language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction supporting students toward diploma or GED completion.
• Monitor attendance, participation, and academic progress per program rules.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, attendance, progress, testing, withdrawals, exits, and completion records.
• Meet with students regularly to set goals, monitor progress, and address barriers.
• Collaborate with navigators, advisors, faculty, and student services staff to support persistence.
• Participate in case management and student support meetings.
• Engage with community partners and school districts to coordinate services.
• Contribute to program planning, continuous improvement, and compliance activities.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Student advocacy

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Three years related higher education experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Renton Technical College seeks an Open Doors Instructor to support youth and young adults pursuing GED or high school diploma. The role blends instruction, program coordination, and student support, with external partnership leadership.

You will ensure Open Doors, college, and state reporting compliance while fostering equity and cultural responsiveness in academic settings across on-campus, online, hybrid, and partner sites.