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Dutchess Community College
High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor - Part time
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A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$68,277 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor - Part time
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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Nov 25, 2025Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Part-time Salary Type:
Hourly Salary Range:
$20.00 - $31.00Position ID:
195116Share About Dutchess Community College:
Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.Job Description:
Part-time HSE faculty provide effective instruction that prepares students to pass the New York State High School Equivalency (GED®) exam. Faculty teach the core subject areas of the exam, develop and implement lessons using contextualized curricula, and foster a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Instructors must be skilled in engaging a diverse, non-traditional student population and dedicated to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their high school equivalency. In addition to teaching, instructors are expected to:- Establish and maintain an organized and supportive classroom environment.
- Complete timesheets, update attendance rosters, and meet all reporting deadlines in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate academic progress records.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow instructors, administrators, and site partners.
- Communicate regularly with the program coordinator regarding student progress and classroom matters.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate degree.
- At least one (1) year of teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Experience teaching in HSE (GED®) preparation programs.
- Prior K-12 teaching experience.
- Experience developing thematic-based or contextualized curricula.
- Competency in all four GED® subject areas: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA).