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Personal Finance EducatorPart-Time W-2 Employee • New York, NYTITLE: Personal Finance EducatorDEPARTMENT: EducationLOCATION: New York, NYREPORTS TO: NY Team Lead & Program CoordinatorFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptPOSITION TYPE: Part-Time, W-2 EmployeeCOMPENSATION:  Commensurate with education, skills, and experienceSummaryThe Personal Finance Educator delivers FLY's core financial literacy curriculum to students in schools and community-based settings across New York City. This role is central to ensuring young people gain essential knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed financial decisions. The educator works closely with partners, site staff, and the FLY team to deliver engaging and culturally responsive instruction.This is a part-time W-2 position with daytime availability requirements.  Candidates must have consistent weekday availability during school hours. Hours are variable and will fluctuate based on programming demands throughout the academic year.Core ValuesAll FLY roles are expected to uphold and model our organizational values:Trust - We build trust through consistency, accountability, and follow-throughRespect - We honor diverse perspectives and treat one another with dignityAuthenticity - We bring our whole selves to the work we doInclusivity - We embrace and uplift every voice, experience, and backgroundTransparency - We communicate openly and honestly, even when it is difficultSelf-Directedness - We lead with initiative and take ownership of our workThese values are not just aspirational, they are embedded in how we lead, collaborate, and show up for our students, partners, and one another every day.Essential DutiesEssential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.Instruction & Curriculum DeliveryFacilitate financial literacy programming aligned to FLY's curriculum during the school day, after school, and in community-based settingsCustomize lessons to meet student needs while maintaining fidelity to learning objectivesEnsure inclusive and interactive classroom environments that support diverse learnersMaintain instructional consistency across daytime and after-school programming modelsClassroom & Site EngagementCollaborate with site personnel to support student participation and program logisticsCoordinate with school administrators and classroom teachers to integrate programming into the instructional dayMaintain classroom management and instructional pacing aligned to the program scheduleTrack attendance, participation, and student progressData & ReportingComplete session summaries and student engagement logsSupport pre/post assessments and share key learnings with the instructional teamProvide feedback for program improvement and curriculum developmentTeam CollaborationAttend instructional team meetings and contribute to professional learning sessionsShare best practices and participate in ongoing trainingOther Duties and Contractual DetailsSupport outreach activities, special events, or public workshops as neededParticipate in curriculum reviews, feedback sessions, or pilot testing of new materialsRepresent FLY at community events, partner meetings, or professional development sessionsAssist in mentoring new educators and onboarding volunteersContribute to cross-functional projects that support organizational prioritiesPerform other duties as assigned by the NY Team Lead & Program Coordinator or Executive LeadershipSchedule & AvailabilityPart-time hours aligned to FLY's academic-year calendar, September through JuneHours will vary week to week based on programming demands, site schedules, and the academic calendar. This position does not guarantee a minimum number of weekly hoursAnticipated range is approximately [XX] to [XX] hours per week during active programming periodsConsistent weekday availability during school hours is requiredSome after-school, evening, and weekend programming based on site schedulesSchedules are confirmed in advance with the NY Team Lead & Program CoordinatorSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThe Personal Finance Educator has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Youth Development, or a related field1-3 years of teaching, training, or youth facilitation experienceStrong content knowledge in personal finance or willingness to be trainedExperience in New York City schools or community-based organizations preferredLanguage SkillsEffective communication and interpersonal skills with youth and adultsAbility to adapt to diverse environments and learning needsBilingual capability preferred, particularly SpanishMathematical SkillsBasic financial literacy and numeracy skillsReasoning AbilityAbility to adapt curriculum to meet student needsStrong classroom management and problem-solving skillsComputer SkillsProficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft OfficeCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone required. Must be able to pass a background check consistent with partner school requirementsIntellectual DemandsFrequent problem solvingStrong written and verbal communicationHigh level of organization and interpersonal skillsAbility to concentrate and maintain focusCreativity in instructional deliveryFlexibility to work with interruptionsPhysical DemandsAbility to stand and walk for portions of the dayAbility to sit for extended periodsFrequent talking and listeningUse of hands for handling materials and technologyOccasional reaching with armsMay occasionally lift up to 10 poundsVision RequirementsClose and distance visionAbility to adjust focusPrimarily applied to use of computers and instructional materialsWork EnvironmentLittle to no exposure to hazardous environmental conditionsRegular travel required to school and community sites across the five boroughs