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GED Instructor

Hostos Community College

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CFA Part Time HSE Instructor

Two Positions- Literacy/Social Studies & Math/Science

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and foster economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increased familial engagement, attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma and finding gainful employment are all essential goals of the CFA.

The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college or training programs, with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families. The program is targeted to serve Black and Latino fathers, ages 18–30, from throughout New York City.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Part Time HSE Instructor will provide students contextualized academic instruction and work collaboratively with program staff to identify and address specific academic and personal needs of each student.

General Duties

· Provide specialized academic instruction to target population while assessing student performance to determine readiness for GED exam;

· Demonstrated knowledge of Common Core and GED; extensive understanding of core subject areas on GED;

· Ability to respond effectively to feedback and adjust teaching strategies and materials in order to motivate students and respond to student needs;

  • Offer comprehensive general advising and guidance to students on TASC subjects as needed;

· Ability to integrate new theories, concepts, practices, innovations, or techniques relevant to the GED exam into standard instructional materials;

  • Assist with monitoring, tracking and tallying student data for reports and program analysis;

· Assist with identifying and coordinating supplemental instruction support services for participants;

· Assist in the development of supplemental learning materials and activities to meet varying academic needs of students;

· Strong presentation, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to successfully work with and present to diverse learners and audiences;

· Experience working with linguistically, culturally and academically diverse students all male class;

· Facilitation experience in adult or developmental education using a holistic and strengths-based approach to student development preferred

Salary: $40 an hour, up to 38 hours a pay period

Additional Responsibilities

· Ability to work effectively with staff, students, and internal and external constituents;

· Ability to communicate effectively with and convey simple to complex concepts, processes, and practices to peers, supervisors, and students; ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others; and

· Ability to write clearly and produce/edit accurate, well-organized, and understandable lessons

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience
  • Knowledge of existing academic standards and familiarity with Common Core Learning Standards, GED preparation, and college placement exams
  • Strong facilitation, training, and professional development skills
  • Experience counseling and working with students with development math/reading needs
  • He/she must be able to demonstrate good organization skills, positive interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills
  • The ideal candidate must demonstrate expertise in the development of learning skills and learning strategies, presentation and group facilitation experience. The candidate must also have experience in planning and implementing workshops, strong writing and oral communication skills

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with the target population and experience working in a college or university setting.

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