Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Academy of Hope Adult PCS SE - WASHINGTON DC, DC 20032
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $31,782.71 - $48,634.03 Salary
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Evening
Job Category: EducationPart-Time Digital Literacy (Tech Fluency) Instructor
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School (AoH)
Location: Ward 8 Campus | Washington, DC
Reports to: Manager of Digitial Literacy
Functional Area: Academics
Classification: Instructional | Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Salary Range: $31,782 - $48,634 (commensurate with experience)
About Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope (AoH) Adult Public Charter School has served adult learners in Washington, DC since 1985. Our mission is to empower adults to earn high school credentials, build workforce-ready skills, and pursue postsecondary education. AoH is known for its learner-centered approach, strong community partnerships, and commitment to equity and access in adult education.
Why This Role Matters
Academy of Hope serves adult learners who are building academic and workforce skills while balancing responsibilities outside of school. Technology fluency is essential to learner success in the classroom, the workplace, and everyday life. In this role, you help learners gain confidence using digital tools and online platforms that support persistence, independence, and career readiness.
What You’ll Do
Instruction & Learner Support
- Deliver learner-centered digital literacy instruction aligned to Northstar Digital Literacy standards
- Teach foundational technology skills, including basic computer use, internet navigation, email, and productivity tools
- Provide small-group and one-on-one instructional support to meet diverse learner needs
- Adapt instruction to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles
Technology Integration & Access
- Integrate Academy of Hope instructional platforms, including Google Workspace, Schoology, Clever, and Northstar
- Support learners with technology access and troubleshooting, including virtual learning needs
- Serve as a point of contact for technology-related challenges affecting learner participation
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Administer diagnostic and post-assessments to measure learner growth
- Track learner progress and document outcomes in accordance with program requirements
Collaboration & Program Support
- Collaborate with academic leadership to support evening program operations
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
- Support the functional and operational needs of the evening program as assigned
Who You Are
You are an adaptable and engaging instructor who understands how adults learn and brings patience, flexibility, and clarity to the classroom. You hold a bachelor’s degree in education, instructional technology, or a related field and have teaching or instructional experience in adult education or a similar setting. You are comfortable using digital tools and instructional technology and can adjust your approach to support learners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Experience with digital literacy instruction, workforce technology skills, or Northstar Digital Literacy is preferred.
Why Work for Academy of Hope
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is a mission-driven organization committed to equity, access, and opportunity through adult education. For nearly 40 years, AoH has supported adult learners across Washington, DC in earning high school credentials, building workforce-ready skills, and pursuing postsecondary pathways.
At AoH, instructors:
- Make a direct, meaningful impact on adult learners’ lives and career outcomes
- Teach in a supportive, learner-centered environment that values flexibility and innovation
- Collaborate with dedicated educators and student support professionals
- Advance equity through culturally responsive instruction
- Contribute to a respected and growing adult education organization
Your work at AoH helps learners build confidence, independence, and skills they use every day.
Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field
- Teaching experience in adult education or a similar instructional setting
- Strong proficiency with digital tools and instructional technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning styles and needs
Preferred

Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience teaching digital literacy or workforce technology skills
- Familiarity with Northstar Digital Literacy, CASAS, or GED-related instruction
Total Rewards & Benefits
Academy of Hope offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, stability, and professional growth, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (403(b))
- Generous paid time off, including personal leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Paid winter and spring breaks, aligned with the academic calendar
- Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and role-related learning
- Hybrid work model (telework and on-site), based on role responsibilities and operational needs