Contract Financial Literacy Instructor

Contract Financial Literacy Instructor

Global Village Project

Global Village Project was founded in 2009 as a model for innovative, equitable refugee education. As the only school in the U.S. for refugee girls, we aim to remove the barriers to students’ learning and amplify their voices as creative young leaders. Our full-day academic program serves 40-50 refugee young women from Clarkston, Georgia, and is designed specifically for their needs as English language learners, with trauma-informed practices and restorative justice at its center. We are a team of educators, of lifelong learners, and of people who care deeply about girls’ education, and together we are building a multicultural, multilingual community of students and staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As GVP’s Contract Financial Literacy Instructor, you will deliver lessons that provide an overview of personal finance, including budgets, credit and debt, savings accounts, and other money management skills.

The instructor will lead these sessions during GVP’s summer workshops for alumni and parents. These workshops, on Tuesday evenings throughout June and July, aim to teach financial literacy and navigating American financial institutions and social services. GVP alumni are refugee girls in high school and college, aged 14-24. GVP parents will be served in a separate session, with the help of interpreters. Meetings with clients will be one on one and in small groups, and will be highly personalized to their needs. The ideal candidate needs to be responsive to clients’ various questions and needs.

This role will report to the Education Program Manager.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate 12 hours of personal finance education for GVP alumni and their families
• Prepare lesson materials in advance of class for delivery to approximately 5-10 students per session
• Provide lessons with appropriate English Language accommodations, including but not limited to visual aids, hands-on activities, and vocabulary support
• Deliver lessons in a culturally responsive way, upholding GVP’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Contribute to a culture that values community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years experience teaching personal finance concepts such as budgeting, debit and credit, savings, and investment
• 2 years experience working with immigrants, refugees, or English language learners preferred
• 2 years experience working with multilingual, multicultural communities

Ideal candidates will also have:

• Bachelor's Degree in education, social services, or other related field
• Passion for empowering and educating young people
• A personal commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Does this sound like you?

If you see yourself in this job description but don’t feel like you meet every single criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups tend to self-select out of opportunities at higher rates. We take a holistic approach to all of our hiring practices, believing in the power of lifelong learning, and want to hire those who best align with GVP’s mission and values.

DETAILS & BENEFITS

Location: This position will require in person work. This position is primarily offsite at a location in Clarkston, GA, with limited opportunities for remote work.

Job Type: Contract, Part-time, temporary

Salary: The total pay for the summer will be $1200, payable by check. This includes:

• Six 2-hour sessions (12 hours, at $200 per session)

GVP provides the opportunity to work within a vibrant community dedicated to teaching and learning, social justice, and service. We are located in downtown Decatur, across the street from the Decatur MARTA station. The position requires a criminal background check.

HIRING PROCESS

Interested candidates should upload their resume to the Contract Finance EducatorApplication Form

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 8th. Interviews will include a Zoom screening followed by an in-person visit to GVP for an interview. Our hope is to fill the position for a start date on or around June 1st.

GVP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, marital status, national origin, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, and those with refugee and immigrant backgrounds who are excited about contributing to our mission.

We are committed to creating access for all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hiring@globalvilageproject.org.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,200.00 per year

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person