Personal Finance Educator Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

TITLE:

Personal Finance Educator

DEPARTMENT:

Education

REPORTS TO:

Education and Curriculum Manager

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

Summary:

The Person al Finance Educator delivers FLY's core financial literacy curriculum to students in schools and community-based settings. This role is central to ensuring young people gain essential knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed financial decisions. The educator works closely with partners, site staff, and the FLY team to deliver engaging and culturally responsive instruction.

Core Values:

All FLY roles are expected to uphold and model our organizational values:

Trust – We build trust through consistency, accountability, and
Respect – We honor diverse perspectives and treat one another with
Authenticity – We bring our whole selves to the work we
Inclusivity – We embrace and uplift every voice, experience, and
Transparency – We communicate openly and honestly, even when it is
Self-Directedness – We lead with initiative and take ownership of our

These values are not just aspirational-they are embedded in how we lead, collaborate, and show upfor our students, partners, and one another every day.

Essential Duties:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery:

Facilitate financial literacy programming aligned to FLY's curriculum
Customize lessons to meet student needs while maintaining fidelity to learning objectives
Ensure inclusive and interactive classroom environments that support diverse learners

Classroom & Site Engagement:

Collaborate with site personnel to support student participation and program logistics
Maintain classroom management and instructional pacing aligned to the program schedule
Track attendance, participation, and student progress

Data & Reporting:

Complete session summaries and student engagement logs
Support pre/post assessments and share key learnings with the instructional team
Provide feedback for program improvement and curriculum development

Team

Collaboration:

Attend instructional team meetings and contribute to professional learning sessions
Share best practices and participate in ongoing training

Other Duties and Contractual Details:

Support outreach activities, special events, or public workshops as needed
Participate in curriculum reviews, feedback sessions, or pilot testing of new materials
Represent FLY at community events, partner meetings, or professional development sessions
Assist in mentoring new educators and onboarding volunteers
Contribute to cross-functional projects that support organizational priorities
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Programming and Operations or Executive Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Person al Finance Educator has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Youth Development, or a related field
1–3 years of teaching, training, or youth facilitation experience
Strong content knowledge in personal finance or willingness to be trained

Language

Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with youth and adults
Ability to adapt to diverse environments and learning needs

Mathematical

Skills:

Basic financial literacy and numeracy skills

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to adapt curriculum to meet student needs
Strong classroom management and problem-solving skills

Computer

Skills:

Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required

Intellectual Demands:

Frequent problem solving
Strong written and verbal communication
High level of organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to concentrate and maintain focus
Creativity in instructional delivery
Flexibility to work with interruptions

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand and walk for portions of the day
Ability to sit for extended periods
Frequent talking and listening
Use of hands for handling materials and technology
Occasional reaching with arms
May occasionally lift up to 10 pounds

Vision Requirements:

Close and distance vision
Ability to adjust focus
Primarily applied to use of computers and instructional materials

Work Environment:

Little to no exposure to hazardous environmental conditions
Occasional travel required to school and community sites

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