Part-time GED Math and Science Instructor Position Available In Queens, New York

Part-time GED Math and Science Instructor 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 42-07 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355 The YWCA of Queens is seeking a Part-time GED Math and Science teacher for two classes starting August 4th, 2025 on Wednesdays, 6 teaching hours per week. The YWCA of Queens is an influential nonprofit that meets the needs of low-income individuals and immigrants in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The organization is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all YWCA of Queens provides the necessary resources and tools for families to overcome language, cultural, and professional barriers and become economically self-sufficient.

Class Schedule:

Wednesday:

9:00am-3:00pm

Pay Rate:

$43 per hour

Duties:

• Prepare lesson plans and teach math and science classes to adult students.
• Motivate students to attend and follow through with the program.
• Develop lesson plans and teaching methods to meet participants’ varying needs, abilities, and interests as well as to ensure maximum attendance.
• Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Prepare and implement remedial work for students requiring extra help.
• Conduct assessment of student outcomes and document student achievement.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Meet with other staff members to assess the progress of each participant. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
• Assign and grade class work and homework as needed.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Help students improve on how they process information and communicate.
• Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination. Share innovative ideas to improve the program.
• Reports to the Education Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Math required.
• Minimum one year experience teaching basic math and science (5th through 9th grade levels). Preferred one year experience teaching GED course. Teaching license is a plus.
• Ability to work with Out of School Youth (OSY) as well as individuals from different cultures, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work one-on-one and in groups.
• Instructor must be willing to understand students’ current circumstances and instruct according to their short and long term goals.
• Ability to motivate students and communicate effectively to be successful.
• Ability to effectively document student progress and make instructional decisions based on this data.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$43.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift No nights No weekends

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

teaching basic math and science (5th to 9th grade ): 1 year (Required) teaching

GED:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person