GED Instructor at Rikers Island (Full-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

• Affirm and identify GED student goals and levels
• Design engaging GED 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
• Plan and implement formative and summative assessments, as appropriate
• 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
• Collect and review student academic progress data on a weekly basis and adjust curricula, as needed
• Maintain records of student academic progress data
• 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
• Build rapport with learners and discuss students’ academic, personal, and professional goals
• Collaborate with other instructors and the PGP’s Program Manager - GED Programs at Rikers Island to provide a continuum of educational support for learners and a supportive educational community
• Participate in and prepare for weekly meetings with the regional team and all PGP staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience providing direct GED or high school-level instruction
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with PGP contribution towards premiums
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Voluntary benefits offered including Pet Insurance and FSA Commuter and Transit Benefits
• 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
• 20 days of vacation time, 1 floating holiday, and 12 days of sick time per year

Pay

$67,000 - $70,000 / year

Schedule

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY