Hiset Education Instructor

Job Title

HiSET Education Instructor

About Action Inc. & the COMPASS Youth Program

Action Inc.'s COMPASS Youth Program is dedicated to supporting out-of-school young adults ages 16-24 in earning their HISET/GED (High School Equivalency). COMPASS is a safe, flexible program that not only prepares students for their exams but also helps them overcome barriers through one-on-one counseling, college and job preparation, career guidance, and life skills coaching. The program is FREE for eligible Cape Ann residents and offers a supportive learning environment, flexible scheduling, and transportation to Compass and the HISET testing center.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate, adaptable Instructor to join our COMPASS Youth Program and help young adults ages 16-24 earn their HiSET/GED. This role provides individualized tutoring and academic support to students of varying skill levels, helping them prepare for the Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies subtests. If you believe in the power of education to create opportunity and are committed to helping young people achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help students prepare for the High School Equivalency Test (HISET), teaching them through individualized tutoring sessions and/or small classes. Adapt teaching style to meet the unique needs of students.
• Administer the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) assessment.
• Collect, track, and enter all relevant data such as student academic standing, progress and achievements in the agency database and to funders as needed.
• Monitor student educational progress through one-on-one meetings, classroom observation, and assessments.
• Communicate with students regarding scheduling and academic progress.
• As is beneficial, utilize Zoom, email, and online educational programs to further student academic progress.
• Help students prepare for college placement tests and assist with academic support through their post-secondary programs, as needed.
• As funding allows, Compass assists students who are enrolled in local high schools with completing credit recovery programs. Oversee the academic progress of those students and grade work.
• Assist students in creating HISET accounts and signing up for tests. Update data tracking systems with student scores.
• Stay up to date with academic best practices and engage in professional development trainings.
• Attend and participate in departmental, organization-wide, and other meetings.
• Act in the best interest of the organization, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven track record of helping students achieve high educational outcomes.
• Ability to work patiently and empathetically with students of varying skills and abilities who come from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous experience working with opportunity youth.
• Previous experience with HISET/ GED preparation preferred but not required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify upon hire.
• Ability to comply with and successfully complete a CORI background check before the start of employment.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in education or bachelor's degree with a minimum of three year's experience in a diverse educational setting that serves out of school young adults, or equivalent

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Location

180 Main St Gloucester MA, 01930 (on-site)

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am to 5 pm (35 hours per week)

Salary Range

$52,800-$60,000/year

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off
  • 10 days paid vacation per year, increasing bi-annually
  • Unused vacation may be rolled over to the next fiscal year, up to your annual entitlement
  • Vacation accrues at 2.69 hours per bi-weekly pay period; may be used after six months of employment
  • Sick time accrues at 2.69 hours per bi-weekly pay period; up to 40 hours of unused sick time may be rolled over
  • Accrued sick time may be used after 90 days of employment
  • Three personal days per year, available after the first year
  • Twelve paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
  • Medical insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • 85% employer contribution for individual coverage
    • 70% employer contribution for dual and family coverage
  • Dental insurance through Delta Dental
    • 85% employer contribution for individual coverage
    • 60% employer contribution for dual and family coverage
  • Vision insurance through VSP
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
  • Basic Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000), fully paid
  • Long-Term Disability insurance (60% of monthly salary), fully paid
  • Optional voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option for eligible plans
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Fidelity Investments
    • 2% employer match after one year of employment
    • Employer match increases with years of service:
      • 3-5 years: 4%
      • 5-10 years: 5%
      • 10-15 years: 6%
      • 15+ years: 8%
• Additional Perks
  • Discounted membership at all North Shore YMCA locations
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Travel Reimbursement

Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

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