GED Instructor

Position Title: GED Instructor - Math Focus

Location: GED N7th Avenue Outreach Center - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Department: GED N7th Avenue Outreach Center

Employment Type: Part-Time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

Compensation Rate: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Description:

Instructor- GED

Focus on Math Instruction; Skyview Afterschool Program Support

Scranton, PA

Job Title: Instructor - GED/Skyview Support

Reports To: Program Director

Hours: Part time, hourly

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Outreach Culture:

Outreach's mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach - Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first.

Benefits :

We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees;

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short term and long term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• 401k plan
• personal and bereavement leave time
• flexible work arrangements

Summary:

GED Instructor Duties:

• Acts as an instructor for the Outreach GED Program; focus on Math instruction, other subjects depending on individual need
• Keeps accurate records and files; assesses, advises, coaches, monitors and follows up with participants who are transitioning from prison GED instruction
• Teaches GED classes at the 7th Avenue Center; prepares outline of instruction; delivers classroom presentations in Language Arts/English, Math, Science and/or History.
• Participates in Skyview Afterschool programming, offering assistance to students grades 1-6, providing homework assistance and support for any and all STEAM/STEM activities.
• Prepares general correspondence, training materials, certificates, and other program materials using MS Office software; tracks participant attendance

• Responsible for collection of program/agency data to be given to programs director to be entered in the agency's Apricot and other databases

• Maintains organized file systems; assists with photocopying, supply orders, answering phones and similar team operations
• Participates in community and agency-wide meetings/teams; occasional local travel for training purposes
• Evening/weekend work may be required.

• Must operate under the guidelines of Outreach, Skyview and Lackawanna County Prison.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is mandatory

Requirements

GED Instructor Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and/or 2 to 4 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination thereof; Helpful experience and/or background includes human services and/or math teaching experience, working with prison population and individuals transitioning to community from prison; familiarity with court system.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to acquire working knowledge of agency database, MS Office software and Internet software. Ability to type 40 wpm; strong computer aptitude required.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must have, or meet the requirements to obtain, current ACT 33 (Child Abuse) & 34 (Criminal Background) Clearances.

Must be able to obtain additional clearances as required.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must annually complete all training hours required by Outreach and/or accreditations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Traveling in a high-crime/low-income area is often necessary. Local, regional and occasional long-distance travel required. The ability to work within a prison environment and with a prison population is required. Position is in Lackawanna County; an easy commute from Wilkes Barre, Hazleton, Bloomsburg, and Stroudsburg.

Physical Demands:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally transporting supplies/materials.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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