Organizational Summary
The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a community-based, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides an array of services to underserved youth in the Greater New Orleans region. YEP strives always to provide the highest quality services to all of our youth and their families.
NOPLAY is YEP’s educational program, providing High School Equivalency (HiSET) and basic literacy instruction to those in the Greater New Orleans area. NOPLAY is an open enrollment program that operates year round in 3 locations in New Orleans.
Position Summary
New Orleans Providing Literacy to All Youth (NOPLAY) Instructors are multi-talented and energetic individuals that provide quality instruction to adult learners with a focus on out-of-school 16-24 year-olds from the city of New Orleans. The NOPLAY Instructor will work in concert with the New Orleans Adult Learning Center or one of YEP’s satellite NOPLAY learning centers; NOPLAY instructors; Peer Instructors and community volunteers. The Instructor will create student-centered, culturally appropriate curricula for NOPLAY students functioning at various educational levels and will implement the curricula in active group-learning environments at the literacy and general levels. The Instructor will also modify the curricula as necessary, maintain accurate records and track student progress, and conduct intake and assessments among other responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters in Education or relevant field preferred
Instructional experience in secondary education, alternative education settings or GED/HSE preparation required, preferably with adult learners
Louisiana State Teaching Certification or Adult Education Certification preferred
Skilled in data entry and data reporting preferred
Self-directed and able to work autonomously
Demonstrated effectiveness at working with students to achieve educational goals
Self-starter and highly motivated
Extensive prior teaching experience
Experience working with high-risk, underserved youth
Experience in curriculum development, diagnostics, and alternative assessments preferred
Familiarity with progressive teaching methods
Experience and an interest in teaching across disciplines
Familiarity with the city of New Orleans
Commitment to eradicating educational and social injustice
Commitment to the mission and vision and core values of YEP
Flexible and able to adapt to fast-paced environments very quickly
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit all of the following to be considered for this position: cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. All materials should be emailed to Megan Faunce at jobs@youthempowermentproject.org. The closing date for applications is Friday January 15, 2015. No phone calls.