In-Person HiSET; High School Equivalency Test Prep Course Instructor

In-Person HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) Prep Course Instructor

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The Boston Community Education Center (BCEC) is seeking an instructor to teach a HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) prep course to community members, many of whom may have limited English proficiency in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. This position is ideal for individuals interested in teaching while helping low‑income and immigrant populations gain access to services and job opportunities.

Program schedule entails thirty to forty weeks of classes broken into 10‑week cycles over the course of a year starting in April. Class schedule will be determined based on instructor and program availability. Classes likely to take place on weekday evenings. Total contact hours will total 2 hours per week. Instructors will be paid $90 per contact hour.

Experience in teaching HiSET or GED test prep courses (or similar test prep courses) is preferred. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are preferred. Experience in teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages is a plus.

Responsibilities will include:

• Creating weekly lesson plans based on provided program layout and resources
• Developing interactive activities and using other supporting materials as necessary to enhance students’ classroom experience
• Actively engaging and interacting with students during classes and activities
• Recording weekly attendance
• Communicating with students, including class reminders, sharing materials, and other information as needed
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on student proficiency levels and progress through formal and informal assessment

This position requires candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience in teaching HiSET or GED test prep courses (or similar test prep courses)
• Experience with curriculum design
• Ability to travel regularly to the Roxbury area of Boston
• A proactive, caring, positive, and energetic personality

In addition, ideal candidates possess the following qualities:

• A proactive work ethic and professional demeanor
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Spanish fluency
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting and willingness to apply feedback
• Comfortable with teaching in small to medium sized classroom environments
• Ability to cater to a range of student skills, knowledge, ages and backgrounds
• A patient and friendly personality
• And most importantly, a strong desire to make a difference in the Boston community!

Please apply using this link to a Zoho form:

Candidates must apply through the Zoho form; applications submitted through Indeed will not be considered.

Successful candidates will progress through the following steps in the application process:

• Initial application (10 minutes)
• An interview with a program manager (25 minutes)
• Teaching a 10‑minute mock class online (40 minutes)
• A reference check

AES World Languages and Cultures Institute (AWLCI) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization committed to strengthening communities by bridging the gap between cultures and broadening our students’ horizons. Our community programs empower individuals to overcome cultural and language barriers and promote harmony and tolerance in the community.

Job Type: Part‑time

Salary: $90.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate: Boston, MA:
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person