About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Create, adapt, and deliver an engaging College/Career Exploration I curriculum for high school freshmen and sophomores (groups of ~10 online or up to 25 in person).
• Review student transcripts, confirm graduation progress, and ensure students are familiar with NYC graduation requirements.
• Teach lessons that build college- and career-readiness skills, including admissions and financial aid basics.
• Help students identify post-secondary interests and career pathways, including college, job training, and workforce options.
• Submit weekly lesson plans for supervisor review one week prior to each class; prepare daily curriculum and materials for approval.
• Manage in-person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies; during remote sessions, appear on camera and actively engage students.
• Meet regularly with program coordinators for supervision and debriefing.
• Guide students to complete a final project to present at the program’s end-of-year celebration.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education, Guidance Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with high school students on the college application process and with Regents diploma/NYC graduation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to guide students toward a Regents diploma and to support alternative post-secondary plans (job training, workforce pathways).
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills in both in-person and online settings.
• Reliable internet connection, functional computer, and camera for remote instruction when required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear lesson plans and submit them on schedule.

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Schedule, Location & Employment Type

• Part-time, hourly instructor for a Saturday academy.
• Term: October 2026 – June 2027 (Saturdays).
• Primary work location: Manhattan, NY. In-person sessions are required for most classes; some sessions may transition to remote delivery if circumstances require.
• Employment type: PART_TIME

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Compensation

• $45–$55 per hour (hourly, part-time). Pay is disclosed as provided by the confidential client.

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Why Work Through Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting partner managing this search. If selected, you will be employed by the confidential client in the Teaching industry.
• Applicants may be matched with other relevant opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.