GED Instructor

Position listed for 14 weeks but will likely be extended.

Please note- this position is between 2-5 hours per week only.  There will also be an additional 30 minutes of prep time each week and there may be a 30-minute monthly meeting. Confirm the schedule with your candidate before submitting.

Duties
• Teach High School Equivalency Materials & Test Prep to frontline team members at a Tyson facility.
• Create and develop materials associated with the courses taught.
• Attend Upward Academy partner meetings, faculty meetings, and trainings to stay updated and enhance teaching skills.
• Participate in recruitment events and culminating activities to support the program and engage with the community.

Required Qualifications
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and methods: Including Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies
• Native-like fluency: Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Essential for managing course materials and communication.

Preferred Qualifications
• Education and Experience:
   o Bachelor's degree: In English, teaching, or a related field.
   o 3 years teaching experience: In High School Equivalency for adult education.

Special Skills:
   o Strong classroom management skills: Organizational and planning skills, ability to give clear, concise directions and explanations.
   o Proficiency in a second language: Enhances communication with students from diverse backgrounds.
   o Cross-cultural sensitivity: Essential for understanding and addressing the needs of students from various cultural backgrounds.
   o Excellent technology application skills and experience: To integrate technology effectively into teaching.