HSE (GED/HiSET) Reading and Social Studies Instructor (Full-time)

Beyond Literacy (BeLit) is Philadelphia's largest adult literacy nonprofit. We pride ourselves on high quality service to over 1500 striving adults annually through cost-free educational services including English language learning, GED-prep, digital literacy, family literacy, and career preparation. Come join our staff of approximately 60 employees and help us change lives through literacy!

JOB SUMMARY

This fulltime, hybrid instructor role serves as a member of the BeLit Education Team working with adults (18+). Instructors develop, adapt and deliver instruction aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards and prepare students to pass high school equivalency exams or prepare for aptitude assessments established by employer partners.

Current hiring needs include:

Schedule: Full-Time, hybrid, with Mon/Wed evening remote availability required twice per week

High School Equivalency Level Reading and Social Studies

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Instruction

1. Review student/learner data to prepare lessons targeting identified instructional needs.
2. Instruct learners at various educational functioning levels (EFL).
3. Integrate technology and supplemental activities into classroom instruction.
4. Monitor learner progress using formal and informal assessments.
5. Prepare progress reports and learning plans for all students after summative assessments.

Data Tracking & Recording

1. Maintain accurate and timely attendance and other records, e.g., daily attendance sign-ins, weekly attendance entry, reporting of core and secondary goals and outcomes.
2. Maintain complete, accurate and secure student folders.

Professional Development & Staff Meetings

1. Engage in job-embedded professional development to improve student outcomes.
2. Attend required assessment training and refresher courses.
3. Actively participate in staff, program and education team meetings.

Partnership Goals

1. Maintain a positive working relationship with partner program team.
2. Check and respond promptly to email and voice mail messages (within 1 business day).
3. Work collaboratively to achieve program goals.
4. Actively participate in partner agency meetings.
5. Regularly communicate challenges, proposed solutions and successes to supervisor and partner agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in relevant subject preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year classroom teaching experience required (may include internship, volunteer teaching assignment, or small group tutoring).
• Experience in adult education or alternative education preferred.
• Experience using remote and/or hybrid teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Google Classroom) preferred.
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness Standards, and standards-based lesson planning.
• Experience with Excel used as a database (or other data management systems) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support the use of a variety of technology and courseware in the classroom, such as Khan Academy, Essential Education, IXL and KET Fast Forward desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work as a member of a team and maintain a student-focused, solutions-oriented outlook.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations and develop positive relationships with students, colleagues and partners in the field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite/experience using Microsoft Office 365/SharePoint a plus.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) bank
• Paid Holidays including Winter Break
• Choice of 3 Independence Blue Cross Health insurance plans (individual base policy monthly cost is 100% employer-paid) as well as optional dental and vision policies (monthly costs are 100% employer-paid for individuals)
• Flexible Savings Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid life, disability, and accident insurance; additional voluntary life insurance available, including dependent coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid for individuals)
• Access to a network of mental health care resources through Tava Health
• 401K with quarterly employer contributions (no match required)
• Health Reimbursement Plan to cover co-pays of mental health services up to $500 per employee annually
• Paid parental leave program

Highly proficient in written and spoken English; PA Criminal history and/or FBI clearances are required.