Stock Market & Investing Instructor

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Wellness resources

Location:

Albany, NY / Capital Region

Position Type:
Part-Time / Independent Instructor Partnership

Schedule:

Flexible — Afternoons, Evenings, and Weekends

Estimated Earnings: $50–$130+ per teaching hour, depending on class enrollment

Compensation:
Revenue Sharing (60%–70% Instructor / 30%–40% HG Discover)

HG Discover is a community education and enrichment initiative developed by Higher Ground Integrated Human Services (IHS), Inc., a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families since 2009.

Our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and engaging educational opportunities that empower individuals and families through knowledge, practical skills, and community integration.

We believe financial education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background, income, or experience.

HG Discover is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Stock Market & Investing Instructor to develop and teach beginner-friendly classes covering stock market fundamentals, investing strategies, financial literacy, and long‑term wealth building.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial markets and a passion for helping individuals develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions.

Classes may be designed for teenagers, young adults, and adults, including individuals with disabilities and participants with little or no previous investing experience.

This position offers an opportunity to share financial knowledge while helping expand access to financial education in the community.

• Develop and facilitate interactive stock market and investing classes.
• Teach foundational concepts, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and index funds.
• Explain how the stock market operates and how investment prices change.
• Introduce investment accounts, brokerage platforms, and retirement savings concepts.
• Teach risk management, diversification, compound growth, and long‑term investing principles.
• Explain basic stock research and how to interpret company financial information.
• Introduce the differences between investing, trading, and speculation.
• Facilitate simulated investment portfolios and paper‑trading exercises.
• Discuss financial scams, investment fraud, and responsible decision‑making.
• Adapt instruction to different ages, learning styles, financial literacy levels, and abilities.
• Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with HG Discover staff to develop curriculum, schedules, and educational activities.

All instruction must remain educational. Instructors must not provide individualized investment recommendations or manage participant funds unless separately authorized and appropriately registered.

• Experience in investing, financial education, banking, accounting, economics, financial planning, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of stock market fundamentals and investment risks.
• Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating workshops.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to beginners.
• Familiarity with brokerage platforms, market research tools, and investment simulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to financial inclusion and community education.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Relevant FINRA securities registrations
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business

Qualified self-directed investors and experienced financial educators are also encouraged to apply.