Summer Academic Instructor

ATHENA Consulting
New York, NY
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Deliver standards-aligned academic instruction in core subject areas to students pursuing high school diplomas or equivalency credentials. Support students in earning high school diplomas or equivalency credentials, strengthening core academic skills, and progressing toward program completion. Work closely with Academic Managers, Counselors, and Career Technical Training staff to provide integrated, holistic student support.

What You Will Do

Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in core subject areas, differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic levels and learning needs, create a positive, structured classroom environment, utilize existing curriculum aligned with high school diploma and equivalency pathways, and conduct regular assessments to measure student progress.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong classroom management, communication, and instructional skills, ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and needs, and commitment to helping young adults achieve academic and career success.

Requirements

  • Current New York State Teaching Certification required
  • Active employment with the New York City Department of Education strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience in a public-school setting
  • Experience working with at-risk youth, alternative education, or credit recovery programs highly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Medical and dependent flexible spending account
  • Pet insurance
  • 401k with a generous employer match
  • Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal
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