In-Person HiSET; High School Equivalency Test Prep Course Instructor

About the Role

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 will be determined based on instructor and program availability. Classes will likely take place on weekday evenings. Total contact hours will be 2 hours per week. Instructors will be paid $90 per contact hour.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• A strong desire to make a difference in the Boston community

• Job Type: Part‑time
• Salary: $90.00 per hour
• Work Location:
  
  In person (Boston, MA; must reliably commute or relocate before starting)