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.  

• 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