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About the Role

HG Discover is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Kids Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor to introduce children and teenagers to the fundamentals of business, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young learners and can transform business concepts into interactive, age-appropriate activities that encourage innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate engaging business and entrepreneurship lessons for children ages 8–17.
Teach foundational business concepts, including entrepreneurship, budgeting, saving, pricing, marketing, customer service, and profit.
Guide students through creating their own mock businesses and business plans.
Introduce age-appropriate financial literacy and money management concepts.
Organize interactive activities such as business pitch competitions, product design challenges, and mock marketplaces.
Encourage teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication.
Adapt lessons for students with different learning styles and abilities.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
Collaborate with HG Discover staff to develop class schedules, curriculum, and student engagement activities.
Track attendance and provide feedback on student progress.

Requirements

Experience in entrepreneurship, business ownership, business management, marketing, finance, or education.
Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working with children or teenagers.
Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
Ability to explain financial and business concepts in simple, engaging ways.
Creativity in designing hands-on learning activities.
Commitment to inclusive education and community development.
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, educators, business professionals, and individuals with relevant real-world experience are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Business
Financial Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Communication
Organization
Classroom Management
Creativity

Location

Albany, NY / Capital Region

Work Type

Part-Time
Independent Instructor Partnership
Flexible schedule
Flexible work from home options available

Experience Level

Real-world experience

Education Level

A college degree is not required.

Salary/Compensations

$50–$130+ per teaching hour
60%–70% of eligible class revenue

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Profit sharing
Wellness resources
Opportunity to develop and lead your own business education curriculum.
Potential access to classroom space and administrative support.
Opportunity to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Ability to grow recurring classes and workshops.
Support an initiative focused on affordability, inclusion, and community integration.
Work with a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and families.

About the Company

HG Discover is an innovative community education initiative developed by Higher Ground Integrated Human Services (IHS), Inc., a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families since 2009.
Our mission is to make educational and enrichment opportunities affordable, accessible, and inclusive for children, families, and community members of all abilities.
Through engaging, hands-on classes, HG Discover helps young people develop creativity, confidence, practical skills, and meaningful connections within their communities.