In-Person HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) Prep Course Instructor

Aes World Languages And Cultures Institute

In-Person HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) Prep Course Instructor

Boston, MA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Please submit your application through the Zoho form linked below. Only applications submitted through Zoho will be considered.

    The Boston Community Education Center (BCEC) is seeking an instructor to teach a HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) prep course to community members, many of whom may have limited English proficiency in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. This position is ideal for individuals interested in teaching while helping low-income and immigrant populations gain access to services and job opportunities.

    Program schedule entails thirty to forty weeks of classes broken into 10-week cycles over the course of a year starting in April. Class schedule to be determined based on instructor and program availability. Classes likely to take place on weekday evenings. Total contact hours will total 2 hours per week. Instructors will be paid $90 per contact hour.

    Experience in teaching HiSET or GED test prep courses (or similar test prep courses) is preferred. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are preferred. Experience in teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages is a plus.

    Responsibilities will include:

    Creating weekly lesson plans based on provided program layout and resources

    Developing interactive activities and using other supporting materials as necessary to enhance students' classroom experience

    Actively engaging and interacting with students during classes and activities

    Recording weekly attendance

    Communicating with students, including class reminders, sharing materials, and other information as needed

    Assessing, recording, and reporting on student proficiency levels and progress through formal and informal assessment

    This position requires candidates with the following qualifications:

    Experience in teaching HiSET or GED test prep courses (or similar test prep courses)

    Experience with curriculum design

    Ability to travel regularly to the Roxbury area of Boston

    A proactive, caring, positive, and energetic personality

    In addition, ideal candidates possess the following qualities:

    A proactive work ethic and professional demeanor

    Strong oral and written communication skills

    Spanish fluency

    Ability to work in a collaborative setting and willingness to apply feedback

    Comfortable with teaching in small to medium size classroom environments

    Ability to cater to a range of student skills, knowledge, ages and backgrounds

    A patient and friendly personality

    And most importantly, a strong desire to make a difference in the Boston community!

    Please apply using this link to a Zoho form: https://zfrmz.com/h96c0O6U1pVFnbItBF4E

    Candidates must apply through the Zoho form, applications submitted through Indeed will not be considered.

    Successful candidates will progress through the following steps in the application process:

    Initial application (10 minutes)

    An interview with a program manager (25 minutes)

    Teaching a 10-minute mock class online (40 minutes)

    A reference check

    AES World Languages and Cultures Institute (AWLCI) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to strengthening communities by bridging the gap between cultures and broadening our students’ horizons. Our community programs empower individuals to overcome cultural and language barriers and promote harmony and tolerance in the community.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Salary: $90.00 per hour

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Boston, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person