High School Equivalency; HSE Instructor - Part time

Position: High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor - Part time
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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Nov 25, 2025 Closes:
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Part-time Salary Type:
Hourly Salary Range: $20.00 - $31.00 Position

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About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

Part-time HSE faculty provide effective instruction that prepares students to pass the New York State High School Equivalency (GED) exam. Faculty teach the core subject areas of the exam, develop and implement lessons using contextualized curricula, and foster a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Instructors must be skilled in engaging a diverse, non-traditional student population and dedicated to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their high school equivalency.

In addition to teaching, instructors are expected to:

* Establish and maintain an organized and supportive classroom environment.

* Complete timesheets, update attendance rosters, and meet all reporting deadlines in a timely manner.

* Maintain accurate academic progress records.

* Collaborate effectively with fellow instructors, administrators, and site partners.

* Communicate regularly with the program coordinator regarding student progress and classroom matters.

Candidates may be required to complete a proficiency test in one or more GED subject areas. Daytime and evening hours are available at the Family Partnership Center and other locations throughout Dutchess County. Online teaching opportunities are also available during both daytime and evening hours.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

* Associate degree.

* At least one (1) year of teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree.

* Experience teaching in HSE (GED) preparation programs.

* Prior K-12 teaching experience.

* Experience developing thematic-based or contextualized curricula.

* Competency in all four GED subject areas:
Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA). Additional Information/Locations:
In-person classes may be held in Poughkeepsie, Dover, and other assigned sites within Dutchess County.

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $20-$31 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education.

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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