GED Instructor

Part-time; Contracted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: September 28, 2026

 

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster Kingston Center is currently accepting applications for a part-time GED instructor to teach primarily a science class with the possibility of assisting with English, math, and social studies classes. Classes are scheduled in the morning and evening.

 

Class Schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and/or 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly class lessons.
• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.
• Accurately keep required class records.
• Assist lead instructor with classroom assignments in other subject areas.
• Facilitate tutorial sessions as needed.
• Demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and concern for a student’s academic success.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Teaching Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in the respective subject areas.
• Bilingual is preferred

Salary:
$35.00 an hour.  

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by  September 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

 

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Copy of transcripts indicating possession of appropriate coursework and degrees (official copies will be required at the time of hire)

 

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

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SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

 

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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