GED Instructor

Job Description Responsibilities

• Teach High School Equivalency Materials & Test Prep to frontline team members at a Tyson facility.
• Create and develop materials associated with the courses taught.
• Attend Upward Academy partner meetings, faculty meetings, and trainings to stay updated and enhance teaching skills.
• Participate in recruitment events and culminating activities to support the program and engage with the community.

• Knowledge of teaching strategies and methods:
  Including Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies
• Native-like fluency:
  Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools:
  Essential for managing course materials and communication.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree:
    In English, teaching, or a related field.
  • 3 years teaching experience:
    In High School Equivalency for adult education.
• Special Skills
  • Strong classroom management skills:
    Organizational and planning skills, ability to give clear, concise directions and explanations.
  • Proficiency in a second language:
    Enhances communication with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity:
    Essential for understanding and addressing the needs of students from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent technology application skills and experience:
    To integrate technology effectively into teaching.