Instructor - 5061

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situations or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

The BronxWorks Workforce Development Program was created to empowering your career journey. Your skills, your future, our mission.

Position overview

BronxWorks Adult Literacy & ABE Program seeks a dedicated and compassionate Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners across varying levels of literacy competency — from foundational literacy through HSE/GED preparation. The instructor will support students in building essential academic skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, with sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs of adult learners. This position reports to the Assistant Program Director and works collaboratively within a team committed to meeting DYCD funder benchmarks and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated, learner-centered instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies across ABE and HSE/GED levels
• Work effectively with students of varying levels of literacy competency, from beginning readers through advanced HSE candidates
• Administer and interpret TABE assessments to determine student placement and measure learning gains
• Facilitate remote asynchronous coursework using digital learning platforms
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student attendance, progress records, and required funder documentation
• Collaborate with program staff to meet DYCD performance benchmarks and reporting requirements
• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to the challenges and lived experiences of adult learners
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and goal-oriented learning environment

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field
• Experience working with adult learners in an educational or community-based setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach or willingness to learn to teach literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies at the ABE and adult education level
• Experience or comfort working with students across a wide range of literacy levels
• Familiarity with or ability to learn TABE assessment administration and interpretation
• Comfort with technology; ability to facilitate remote and asynchronous learning
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to shared program goals

• Preferred
• Experience with DYCD-funded adult education, literacy, or ABE programs
• Familiarity with HSE/GED curriculum and instructional frameworks
• Background in adult learning theory and trauma-informed instructional practice
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Physical requirements
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

• BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences.
• BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.
• This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.
• We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org [hrbenefits@bronxworks.org].