Math & Science Instructor

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT)exists to break the cycle of poverty and inequity through education, job training, and employment. Our vision to strengthen the workforce by serving as a bridge to economic opportunity for individuals in underserved communities is critical for economic recovery. Through our skills-based training, education, and direct job placement, we build upward economic mobility for out-of-school and unemployed youth and adults and provide the skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in the job market. Through our principles of accountability, confidence, and professionalism, we emphasize Values of Integrity-Respecting our commitments, personally and professionally, Excellence-Pushing one another to be our very best and Empowerment-Positive change begins with us. Our commitment to fostering and maintaining a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into our organizational DNA. Position Summary:
The Young Professional’s Institute Math and Science Instructor will develop and facilitate comprehensive and dynamic arithmetic instruction to Pre-GED and GED level students ages 16-24 in our Advance and Earn, Young Professional’s Institute Program. The instructor will be responsible for creating and teaching content that aids participants in educational gain and GED readiness. The instructor will work under the guidance of the Academic & Instructional Coordinator to identify participants that are in need of additional support and provide 1:1 and small group instruction based on areas of concern.

• Develop interactive and intentional curriculum for pre-GED and GED students that seeks to facilitate grade gain, NRS level gain and/or GED readiness in math

• Teach a full class schedule to OBT students and hold office hours for extra student support
• Organize lesson plans to review in small groups and 1:1 sessions with students weekly
• Develop and administer summative practice test for preparation of TABE and GED test; Identify participants slated for educational gain and/or GED attainment in need of additional 1:1 or small group support
• Track, monitor and input data on all funder and internally required student and program milestones and outcomes
• Administer TABE tests during intake and throughout cohorts
• Participate in internal trainings on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and employ MI strategies as a primary modality of practice

• Administrative duties, including but not limited to case notes, curriculum maps, record keeping, and all staff efforts
• Employ strength based, youth centered approach to support strong attendance and participation
• Attend all required internal and external program, team and agency meetings
• Attend trainings and monitor trends on optimizing student learning
• Collaborate with team to develop program schedule, project based learning activities, and program events
• Utilize dynamic platforms to facilitate instruction in the remote environment (as needed) and facilitate meaningful and interactive classes in person
• Collaborate with the Department of Education instructor and other partners/stakeholders to support participants in the classroom
• Develop, collect and track internal and funder mandated worksheets
• Work collaboratively with the Advance and Earn and Academic Team to ensure cohesive messaging and services to youth
• All other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor

• Ability to develop and facilitate intentional academic content;
• Ability to identify gaps in learning and suggest changes; ability to work as part of a team in order to develop and ensure positive outcomes for all participants;
• Ability to meet deadlines and enter data in a timely and accurate manner;
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and cultural competency in forming relationships with participants from diverse backgrounds, community partners, and colleagues

• Bachelor’s Degree (Degree in Education preferred);
• Background in math instruction required; Experience with science instruction, as well, highly preferred;
• At least 2 years teaching experience; experience in curriculum development and design;
• Experience in non-profit preferred

Salary Range: $55-60,000