Personal Finance Faculty

Portage Learning; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Portage Learning seeks a part-time Personal Finance Faculty to teach a high school–level course delivered online. The instructor may grade college-level coursework in their field and will interact with students daily, monitoring progress and providing guidance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, curriculum evaluation, and collaboration with the Humanities/Academics team. Portage Learning supports flexible scheduling and distance learning excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening, and public speaking) skills.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and achieve desired results.
• Evidenced ability to evaluate and review curriculum in areas of expertise offered by Portage Learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in assigned courses and interact with them daily, Monday through Friday.
• Grade student exams, review modules and lab work within required timeframes.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding performance and progress.
• Identify underperforming students and recommend study strategies and support services.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair to review courses and cover vacations as needed.
• Attend faculty/staff meetings and participate in development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Curriculum evaluation

Problem solving

Public speaking

Student success focus

Job description

Job Title: Personal Finance Faculty Date: 7/6/2026 Position: Part-time

Reports to: Humanities Department Chair Department: Academics Travel: Yes

Status: Exempt - Professional Compensation: Enrollment Based Remote: Yes

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The Personal Finance Faculty will play a key role in providing excellent instruction to students through a high school-level course in Personal Finance provided by Portage Learning. The instructor may also have the opportunity to grade in college-level courses in their field.

What You’ll Invest In:

As an Instructor, you will carry out these responsibilities:

• Teach students in assigned courses and interact with them, minimally once per day, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays and vacation days.
• Grade student exams, review student modules, and review/grade student lab work (when applicable) within required timeframes.
• Initiate substantive interactions with students and communicate effectively with students regarding their academic performance and progress in their coursework within required timeframes.
• Answer student questions regarding course material via the integrated messaging system.
• Identify underperforming students (students on a path to score lower than 70% in the course) and recommend practices and/or services (study strategies, increased contact with faculty via the integrated messaging system, student support services through the referral process, and outside resources, if applicable) designed to enhance student performance.
• Support the Department Chair in periodic reviews of courses based on current best practices in distance learning and/or new developments in the field of study.
• Collaborate with department chair to cover vacations for colleagues. Part-time faculty receive a vacation coverage stipend based upon number of days coverage is provided in a given pay period.
• Attend faculty/staff Meetings.
• Participate virtually or in person in at least two Faculty Development Program opportunities each calendar year.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

Requirements

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a background check and currently hold and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional educational or industrial experience related to course matter is desired.
• Excellent working knowledge of field of work.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and achieve desired results.
• Evidenced ability to evaluate and review curriculum in areas of expertise offered by Portage Learning.
• Effective problem solving and conflict management with an ability to determine viable solutions.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening, and public speaking) skills.
• Service-oriented with a focus on helping students succeed.

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a part-time position, which may require between 15 - 20 hours of work per week. Faculty are expected to meet all grading and communication deadlines, and are required to attend three faculty/staff meetings per year. Other in-person or virtual training may be required as well. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel:

The job requires occasional travel, primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays. Travel on one or more days of a weekend may occur occasionally.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.