Pre-HSE Instructor

Title: Pre-HSE Instructor

Reports To: Education Coordinator
Pay: $51,292.80-$61,551.36; Full-time, exempt position
Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours as needed.

The YMCA of Greater Houston has outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and retirement paid by our Association upon meeting eligibility requirements.

Description
YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston that seeks to meet the needs of Houston's significant refugee and immigrant communities. We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency. The instructor will provide high school equivalency exam preparation (GED and Hi-SET) for the purpose of fostering vocational and educational attainment within the immigrant community.

Duties /Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 16-20 hours of Pre-HSE per week to refugees, newcomers, and other vulnerable populations.
• Impacting the lives of refugees by teaching innovative classes at a variety of locations.
• Researching, customizing, and delivering engaging and culturally appropriate Pre-HSE curricula and assessments.
• Identifying and recruiting clients and managing referrals through community outreach.
• Provide courses during the time of day when clients are available. This may include a Saturday class or evening hours.
• Meeting requirements of grant including determining client eligibility and maintaining digital databases.
• Completing required certifications and being familiar with updated resources.
• Reporting suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Following mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meeting timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Examples include but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.
• Welcoming new refugees with occasional airport pick-ups and occasional food distribution.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Outcomes
Depending on Performance Measures, the instructor is responsible for the following:

• Conducting 16-20 hours of Pre-HSE classes per week.
• Enrolling 80 Pre-HSE students annually.
• Creating and maintaining instructional materials and modules.
• Documenting and reporting program participation including case notes and client follow up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field
• Eligible candidates will have relevant experience in education with proven research & writing skills
• Familiarity with online databases and Office Suite
• Native or near-native English speaker with proficiency in an additional language (Preferred)
• Texas Driver's License; clean driving record; own vehicle; and applicable auto insurance

How to apply: Apply on line at www.ymcahouston.org No phone calls or emails please. You will be contacted to schedule an interview if you are considered a qualified candidate.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides the following

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long term disability, basic life insurance, and other voluntary benefits
• 403 (B) retirement plan
• Free YMCA membership

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.