Lead Instructor, Internship Programs at Array Education in Camden, NJ

Summary: Prelude is a nonprofit organization that partners with high schools and companies to create work-based learning experiences for students. They are seeking a full-time Lead Instructor to support their Learn & Earn internship programs, which provide high school students with valuable work experience and professional skills development through a mix of in-person and virtual instruction. Responsibilities: - Lead in-person summer induction sessions on-site at corporate partners - Facilitate virtual induction sessions - Lead weekly virtual Intern Seminar cohorts (3–6 one-hour class sessions per week on a fixed schedule during the school day) - Conduct weekly prep for instruction - Provide ongoing coaching and support for assigned cohorts to ensure students succeed in their internship placements - Evaluate student work and manage grading for assigned cohorts - Maintain and manage course assignments in the LMS (Canvas) - Update existing curriculum and design new lessons (for example, to prepare students for evolving skills related to AI literacy) - Serve as representative of the Prelude team, liaising with high schools and corporate partners on a weekly basis - Work with employer and school partners to plan key events (e.g., induction and end-of-semester capstone presentations), coordinating event goals, schedules, invitations, and execution - Maintain, improve, and launch new systems and structures - for example related to student recruitment, stakeholder feedback, student outcomes, and alumni engagement—that help our organization grow with quality - Collect data on student growth and stakeholders satisfaction; work with Managing Director, Programs to reflect on data and continuously improve the program impact Required Qualifications: - Demonstrated commitment to improving student growth and achievement through excellent instruction grounded in culturally responsive teaching - History of embodying our values, which inform our work and drive our organization's culture - At least 5 years of teaching experience in in-person and virtual settings - Exceptional instructional skills, with ability to adapt to different contexts and student groups - Commitment to student outcomes and experience providing 1:1 and cohort-level student support for high school-aged student population - Experience teaching content related to career-readiness and/or professional skills development for 16–18 year old students in urban, lower-income communities - Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS platforms, Zoom, Google Drive, and other remote collaboration tools - At least 2 years of experience maintaining strong partnerships; experience with a diverse stakeholders across sectors (education, corporate) - Ability to navigate complex situations with a customer-service mindset, playing an intermediary role between organizations and individuals with a variety of communication styles - Strong interpersonal skills including professionalism, conscientiousness, a growth mindset, and the ability to problem-solve, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in corporate, healthcare, or skilled trades setting; and/or willingness to become a subject-matter expert in entry-level role progression for these industries - Interest in financial literacy and/or AI literacy for high school-aged population; and/or willingness to become a subject-matter expert in these areas - Experience in additional program operations functions such as data analysis, alumni outcomes tracking, social media engagement, deploying tech tools, and partnership development; and/or interest in developing professional skills in these areas Required Skills: Culturally responsive teaching, Instructional skills, Career-readiness content Important Skills: Canvas LMS, Zoom, Google Drive Nice-to-Have Skills: Partnership management, Customer-service mindset Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental leave, 401(k) benefits