Functional Title: Education Programs Teacher

Job Type: [Full-time] Salary Range: 50k – 55k

Objective of Role: Reporting to the Manager of Education, this position will play a crucial role in coordinating volunteer activities, assisting with curriculum development, and implementing educational programs to support the successful progression and transition of participants from GED Foundations class to the P2G class

Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with the Manager of Education to contribute to the development of effective, culturally responsive curricula.
  • Implement engaging and impactful lessons that align with program goals and participant
  • Work closely with the Manager of Education to manage program logistics and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Deliver high-quality, interactive lessons to participants, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles.
  • Provide individualized support to participants, addressing academic challenges and fostering a growth
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with program participants, serving as a mentor and advocate for their success.
  • Collaborate with fellow educators and staff to create a supportive and cohesive community for
  • Maintain accurate records of participant progress and program
  • Generate regular reports to assess the effectiveness of educational programs and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
  • Coordinate volunteer activities related to educational initiatives, ensuring a seamless integration of external support.
  • Other duties as assigned


Essential Skills:

  • Planning, organizing, administration, project management, and implementation skills
  • Writing, research, computer, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Critical thinker, analytical, and detail-oriented
  • Creative, strategic, and results oriented
  • Team player, flexible, and agile with the ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects under deadlines


Core Competencies:

  • Excellent work ethic
  • Commitment to working in a mission driven organization
  • Demonstrated personal ethics and values
  • Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
  • Team-player who works well with a diverse group of people


Qualifications: 

  • 2 to 4 years of work experience
  • College degree preferred
  • Experience in education or related fields
  • Computer, written and verbal skills
  • Knowledge of computer applications, including Google platform, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
  • Interest in and commitment to social service work, reentry, education, and social, racial, and legal system justice


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with GOSO offers a competitive salary and benefits package


Please send a resume with cover letter to: jobs@gosonyc.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

GOSO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About GOSO: Getting Out and Staying Out has a vision of a world where neither a person’s race nor their prior contact with the legal system determines their future. To work toward that vision, we partner with young people impacted by arrest or incarceration on a journey of education, employment, and emotional well-being. For many of our participants, that journey begins while they are detained or incarcerated, on Rikers Island or in youth detention centers. We work with all interested individuals, regardless of the charges that they face, engaging them in future planning through programing focused on education, employment, and emotional well-being while helping to meet their immediate needs, whether physical (warm clothing, commissary supplies), psychological (correspondence and communication to help maintain links to the outside world), or legal (coordinating with public defense attorneys on courtroom advocacy). Among the major programs that are under the GOSO umbrella are Stand Against Violence East Harlem (SAVE), GOSOWorks, and multiple education programs (including Pathways-to-Graduation, a high school equivalency program). GOSO served its participants and the Harlem community throughout the Pandemic and, in fact, expanded its budget in the past few years. We are currently building our external relations functions, including development, in order to position GOSO for continued growth and expanded impact on those at the heart of our mission.