Virtual Banking Industry Skills Educator

Year Up United; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Year Up United is seeking an Industry Skills Instructor (Banking) to teach foundational banking content and digital skills to learners preparing for internships with Fortune 100 companies. You will adapt teaching to diverse backgrounds, emphasize experiential learning, and guide students through projects, role-plays, and real-life applications in a virtual classroom.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the academic team, ongoing curriculum refinement, and supporting students toward successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator required.
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in finance, client services, or business preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience teaching or working with youth preferred.
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands‑on, interactive learning environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in customer service techniques, Personal Finance, and/or CRMs.
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to teach in the day, evening, or at unconventional times (potentially Saturday) as necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning.
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made.
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in basics of computer applications such as Outlook & Excel, CRM systems, and intro/basic content related to Consumer Banking and Financial Operations of approximately 50-60 students daily, in classes of 25-30, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses.
• Produce and instruct high-quality, student-driven, and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process.
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class.
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up United contract and behavior-modification model.
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Industry Skills curricula.
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs.
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up United’s performance.
• Ensure that students’ communication abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and college partners.
• Coordinate academic team efforts, including collaboration on interdisciplinary projects.
• Provide regular clear student progress updates through weekly assessment grading and Work Based Experience Readiness evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team.
• Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings.
• Serve as a coach for a small number of current students.
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong teamwork

Time management

Willingness to teach in day/evening

Experience in education

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Schoology

Moodle

Sakai

Second Life

Adobe Connect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Year Up United is seeking an Industry Skills Instructor (Banking) to teach foundational banking content and digital skills to learners preparing for internships with Fortune 100 companies. You will adapt teaching to diverse backgrounds, emphasize experiential learning, and guide students through projects, role-plays, and real-life applications in a virtual classroom.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the academic team, ongoing curriculum refinement, and supporting students toward successful