Financial Literacy Instructor - Riverview

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Who We Are

LifeSmart Education is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that enhances the availability of nontraditional educational classes and resources for underserved youth and communities. We help those who need unwavering, positive life management skills. Youth aren't born knowing the life skills that we wish they did; they must be taught and molded into productive members of society. At LifeSmart Education, we teach youth how to be socially and emotionally successful and enable them to achieve their highest potential as law-abiding global citizens.

Role Description

We are looking for passionate educators to join us as instructors for our partnership with Riverview International Center.

The Financial Literacy Instructor will teach a course on the fundamentals of personal finances. The course is intended to prepare newcomers to America in making informed choices related to opening a bank account, budgeting, spending, saving, borrowing and investing.

The program will run for 6 weeks starting in April. The classes will be 90 minutes each on Monday evenings between 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

This volunteer position will require travel within the Columbus, Ohio area and a time commitment of 1-2 hours a week. There will be travel reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Updates relevant information to include new developments in education
• Adapts and reassess curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress
• Comply with regulations and guidelines
• Records and reports students’ development and performance; identifies areas of improvement
• Collects student data such as attendance, tests and classroom instruction notes
• Capable of managing students of diverse learning needs and levels
• Assess and record student development while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement
• Attend curriculum meetings to discuss program needs and progress
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to students or other instructors, staff, and/or president of LifeSmart Education.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite products a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to set up a projector and laptop
• Flexible and adaptable teaching practices
• Patience and empathy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Attends orientation/Training
• Teaching experience preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check