The Saturday Part-Time Bilingual Education Specialist - GED provides English and Spanish GED instruction to young adults ages 18-25, 8 hours/week, while supporting their educational, personal, and career goals. This part-time position delivers trauma-informed, academic instruction, test preparation services to help participants earn their GED and transition successfully into higher education, workforce training, or employment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) GED instruction in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with GED testing requirements. Conduct individual and group tutoring sessions. Assess student readiness and prepare participants for official GED exams. Monitor attendance, participation, and academic progress. Build positive relationships with youth and young adults using a trauma-informed and Positive Youth Development approach. Maintain accurate participant records, attendance logs, assessments, and outcome data. Enter and manage client information in the Efforts-to-Outcomes (ETO) data system. Track and monitor key program outcomes, including student enrollment, retention, GED subject test completion, GED attainment, attendance, and participant engagement. Maintain accurate and timely data entry, documentation, and reporting to support program evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in education, Human Services, Social Sciences, or related field. Experience teaching adult learners, high school equivalency programs, or youth education programs. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with database management systems. Maryland Adult Education/GED teaching experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Bilingual proficiency is required (English and Spanish) Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences and deliver professional public presentations. Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.