Academic Instructor RLA; Reasoning Language Arts​/Social Studies

Job Details

Job Location:

Stanley M. Isaacs
- Education Workforce
- New York, NY 10128

Salary: $58,500.00 - $65,047.04 per year

The Goddard Riverside
-Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non‑profit, multi‑service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low‑income families, out‑of‑school and out‑of‑work youth and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

We are seeking a goal-oriented, energetic individual who can effectively engage with people from diverse backgrounds and learning abilities. The ideal candidate will create and maintain positive working relationships with program participants. The instructor must be a self-starter who is committed to the mission, values, and beliefs of the Goodard Riverside
- Isaacs Community Center and the Education Workforce Development department.

Full‑time, 35 hours a week

Under the supervision of the Academic Services Manager, the Instructors will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Provide basic education in a creative and stimulating fashion for adults and out-of-school youth while creating a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Establish and embrace an environment that respects individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Teach, develop, and help prepare students to master GED subtest sections for Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) and Social Studies.
• Possess knowledge in teaching Google Classroom and Digital Literacy skills techniques in a positive and accountable learning environment for all Pre HSE/HSE participants.
• Prepare and facilitate lessons and instructional activities daily based on student interests, ability, English proficiency, and other class factors.
• Plan classwork and homework assignments to support students’ understanding of course objectives and basic literacy skills.
• Develop weekly class assessments to measure each student’s mastery level of benchmark skills and determine progress in the class.
• Review progress with students throughout the cohort in individual meetings and discuss methods to help make improvements.
• Maintain an orderly classroom during instruction and other times by establishing procedures for students and expectations for behavior.
• Research, evaluate, and assess adult literacy issues appropriate to adult literacy programs.
• Possess strong time management and communication skills.
• Maintain student confidentiality regarding their educational, social, and emotional challenges.
• Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement.
• Possess basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and other events to enhance confidence levels.
• Submit reports as required, including monthly reports to the supervisor.
• Maintain and input associated program data, such as attendance, case notes, grades, etc.
• Participate in pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching.
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and leadership.

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Education or related field with relevant experience; MA/MS a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful instruction/facilitation, preferably as teacher of Reading/English Language Arts and/or Social Studies.
• Demonstrated successful engagement with an at‑risk population.
• Experience with curriculum development, with a specific focus on thematic units of study.
• Superior…