Job Description

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

The Adult Education Program is seeking a dynamic, hardworking educator who has significant experience working with diverse adult, non-traditional high school equivalency populations at a variety of ABE levels, including HSE. Knowledge of the New York State–approved Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), TABE testing, and NRS levels. Experience teaching HSE-related disciplines:  math, science, writing, reading, and social studies is required. Position available immediately: Classes are on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Candidate must have experience using technology in the classroom, interdisciplinary adult education curricula, and utilizing a variety of assessment methods.

Rate of Pay: $34.85 per hour

Work Location: 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South Astoria, N.Y. 11102 

Required work schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays evenings 6:00p.m - 9:00 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet learning outcomes prescribed by the funding source.
• Teach ABE or High School Equivalency preparation courses, in all areas: Math, Social Studies, Science, Reading, and Writing.
• Prepare/follow a detailed curriculum and utilize various curriculum resources.
• Take daily attendance and maintain minimum student attendance as outlined by the contracting agency or funder
• Maintain students’ files with documents pertaining to students’ progress.
• Attend professional training sessions as prescribed by the Director/funding source.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree, plus at least two (2) years of adult education and/or non-traditional teaching ABE and/or HSE, along with relevant adult education professional development.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and relate to the student population.

• The candidate will follow lesson plans left by the regular class teacher.
• Open to working in a different class each day.
• Follow through with scheduled assignments.
• Take daily attendance and maintain minimum student attendance as outlined by the contracting agency or funder.
• Maintain students’ files with documents pertaining to students’ progress.
• Must model professional experience, attitude, and demeanor.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation of diversity.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and relate to the student population.

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