College Bridge Math Instructor at Rikers Island (Part-Time)

About the role

The Petey Greene Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs, while educating volunteers on the injustice manifest in our carceral system. We operate the largest multi-state volunteer tutoring program for currently and formerly incarcerated people.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify prospective College Bridge student goals and levels
• In collaboration with the Program Manager - College Bridge Programs and the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Justice, update the PGP’s College Bridge curriculum, adapting it to the needs of students at Rikers Island.
• Design engaging math lessons that are appropriately leveled and relevant for approximately 2-10 students per class
• Facilitate 2-3 classes per day, 4 days per week, 1.5-2 hours per class
• Implement formative and summative assessments specific to for the PGP’s College Bridge programming
• Incorporate PGP volunteer tutors into lesson plans to offer supplementary and 1-on-1 support to incarcerated students outside of class time
• Review and provide feedback on student work between classes, as needed
• Maintain records of student academic progress data
• Review and implement feedback on curricula and instruction from students, PGP colleagues, and NYCDOC staff
• Adjust and adapt teaching as needed to ensure ongoing alignment with student needs
• Provide a positive educational presence at the facility by building rapport with learners and discussing students’ academic, personal, and professional goals
• Collaborate with other instructors and the PGP’s Program Manager - College Bridge Programs at Rikers Island to provide a continuum of educational support for learners and a supportive educational community
• On in-person days, participate in daily on-site meetings with PGP’s Rikers team members to align services, ensure coordinated student support, and collectively navigate daily work inside a carceral space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in STEM or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience teaching foundational math or courses at the college or AP level
• Familiarity with adult learning theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Ability to interpret academic progress data and implement data-driven approaches to instruction
• Ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders (incarcerated students, correctional facility administrators, university or other educational partners, volunteer tutors, etc.)
• Ability to develop, implement and adapt curricula to meet program needs while remaining aligned with the organization’s mission and vision
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar
• Awareness of issues related to mass incarceration and broader social justice concerns

SkillsMust be able to be cleared to enter NYCDOC facilities

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Full-time employees accrue 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year. Part-time employees’ accrual is prorated.

Pay

$32-34 per hour, rates are non-negotiable. The top of this range is the maximum for the role.

Schedule

16-28 hours per week, on-site at Rikers Island, with the expectation that the College Bridge Math Instructor (Part-Time) will be leading between four and nine in-person class sessions at Rikers Island each week. Scheduling specifics will be discussed during the interview process but could include two to four days per week of mornings, afternoons, or full days.