Workforce Development Instructors

## Description

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| | *Excellence in Adult Education Since 1985* |

**Now Hiring: Adult Education & Workforce Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Tutors**

*Multiple Part-Time Positions | Washington, DC*

The Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH), established in 1985, provides adult education, workforce training, and college and career transition services to adult learners in Washington, DC. Our mission is to support adult learners in changing their lives and transforming their communities by providing high-quality adult education and career training that create direct pathways to economic mobility.

AoH is hiring for multiple part-time instructional and instructional-support positions across our Adult Education and Workforce Academy programs, including subject-area instructors, industry-credential instructors, teaching assistants, and tutors. Each position has its own schedule, certification, and experience requirements, detailed below.

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| **Important: This posting covers multiple open positions.** A resume alone is not sufficient. Every applicant must also submit a cover letter or written attachment that clearly states: (1) the specific position(s) you are applying for, and (2) how you meet the certification and experience requirements listed for that position below. Applications that do not identify a specific position will not be considered. |

**OPEN POSITIONS**

**Teaching Assistant / Tutor — IT Programs**

***Schedule:*** *Varies by class assignment; primarily evening and lab sessions*

• Teaching Assistants support instructors during class by taking attendance, monitoring the Zoom chat, assisting students with course tools (Canvas, CertMaster), and helping in breakout rooms or the computer lab.
• Tutors work with students individually or in small groups, often outside class hours, to reinforce course content and study skills.
• Qualifications: comfort with technology and virtual learning tools (Zoom, LMS platforms); strong communication skills; tutoring, mentoring, or IT background helpful.

• **Workforce Academy Evening Math Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM*

• Delivers applied math instruction connected to healthcare, IT, and workplace applications, preparing learners for entry into AoH's workforce training programs.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required (Education, Mathematics, or related field preferred); experience teaching adult learners or GED/developmental education preferred.

• **Workforce Academy Evening Reading Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM*

• Delivers reading comprehension, vocabulary, and workplace communication instruction that prepares learners for AoH's workforce training programs.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required (Education, English, Reading, or related field preferred); experience teaching adult learners or GED/developmental education preferred.

• **Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Monday–Thursday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (evening, in-person)*

• Teaches CALP coursework covering apartment leasing, customer service, Fair Housing, and property management operations, preparing learners for industry certification.
• Qualifications: current CALP certification required; minimum 2 years of experience in apartment leasing or residential property management; teaching or training experience strongly preferred.

• **Project Management Instructor (CAPM/PMP)**
• ***Schedule:*** *Monday–Thursday evenings preferred (hybrid: live online + in-person); additional daytime/weekend sections possible*

• Prepares adult learners for the CAPM and PMP certification exams, covering the project lifecycle, process groups, Agile concepts, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Qualifications: current CAPM or PMP certification required (PMP strongly preferred); minimum 3 years of project management experience; 1+ year of teaching, training, or coaching experience preferred.

• **Nurse Aide Training (NAT/CNA) Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Daytime (Mon–Thu, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM) or Evening (Mon–Thu, 5:00–9:00 PM), plus required clinical rotation days each term*

• Delivers classroom, skills lab, and clinical instruction preparing learners for the DC Nurse Aide certification exam and entry-level healthcare employment.
• Qualifications: graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; current DC RN or LPN license and BSN required; minimum 2 years of full-time clinical experience; minimum 1 year of teaching or staff development experience.

• **CompTIA A+ Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Daytime (Mon–Thu, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM) or Evening (Mon–Thu, 5:00–9:00 PM), hybrid*

• Teaches CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 objectives, including PC hardware, operating systems, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting, using AoH's standardized curriculum.
• Qualifications: current CompTIA A+ certification required; minimum 3 years of IT-related experience; minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience with adult learners.

• **CompTIA Security+ Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Evening, Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM*

• Teaches CompTIA Security+ certification objectives covering cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and systems administration.
• Qualifications: current CompTIA Security+ certification required; Network+ certification or equivalent networking experience strongly preferred; minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, or systems administration.

• **CompTIA Tech+ Instructor**
• ***Schedule:*** *Daytime (Mon–Thu, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM) or Evening (Mon–Thu, 6:00–9:00 PM)*

• Teaches foundational IT concepts aligned to CompTIA Tech+ (or ITF+) certification objectives.
• Qualifications: current CompTIA Tech+ certification preferred (ITF+ accepted); CompTIA A+ strongly preferred; minimum 3 years of IT-related experience; minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience with adult learners.

• **Phlebotomy Technician Instructor**
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