GED Instructor at Rikers Island (Part-Time)

About the role

The Petey Greene Program’s GED instructor(s) at Rikers Island will be responsible for delivering high-quality GED programming for incarcerated students at Rikers Island, as part of the launch of PGP educational programming at Rikers Island.

The aim of PGP’s GED program, and the responsibility of GED Instructors, will be to provide a high-quality educational service that:

• Centers students’ goals and interests
• Supports student engagement
• Adapts to students working across a variety of subjects and levels
• Implements culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Provides wrap-around educational support by engaging with PGP volunteer tutors
• Incorporates student academic progress data to inform and adjust instruction

Responsibilities

Regional Programming Responsibilities- Assess 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 4-9 class sessions per week, 1.5-2 hours per class, based on agreed-upon schedule

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 in collaboration with the PGP’s Program Manager - GED Programs at Rikers Island

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 - GED 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to develop and adapt processes and lesson materials for low-tech/no-tech environments
• 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

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
• Ability to develop and adapt processes and lesson materials for low-tech/no-tech environments
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Ability to develop and adapt processes and lesson materials for low-tech/no-tech environments
• 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid winter break between Christmas and New Year’s day, in addition to 10 paid holidays throughout the year
• Part-time employees accrue vacation time, floating holiday, and sick time. Part-time employees’ accrual is prorated
• PGP closes at 1 PM on Fridays from June through August

Pay

Job Type: Part-time, 16-28 hours per week

Rate: $32-34 per hour

Rates are non-negotiable. The top of this range is the maximum for the role.

Schedule

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

Application

Please email nyjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject “GED Instructor (Part-Time) at Rikers Island” and the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter that includes which GED subject(s) (math, language arts, social studies, and/or science) you are able to teach (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)

Location

Associated Location

How to Apply

How to apply Please email nyjobs@peteygreene.org with the subject “GED Instructor (Part-Time) at Rikers Island” and the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter that includes which GED subject(s) (math, language arts, social studies, and/or science) you are able to teach (applications without a cover letter will not be considered)