HG Discover | Higher Ground Knowledge Center
Location: Albany, NY / Capital Region
Position Type: Part-Time / Independent Instructor Partnership
Schedule: Flexible — Afternoons, Evenings, and Weekends
Estimated Earnings: $50–$130+ per teaching hour, depending on class enrollment
Compensation: Revenue Sharing (60%–70% Instructor / 30%–40% HG Discover)
About HG Discover
HG Discover is a community education and enrichment initiative developed by Higher Ground Integrated Human Services (IHS), Inc., a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families since 2009.
Our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and engaging educational opportunities that empower individuals and families through knowledge, practical skills, and community integration.
We believe financial education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background, income, or experience.
Position Overview
HG Discover is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Stock Market & Investing Instructor to develop and teach beginner-friendly classes covering stock market fundamentals, investing strategies, financial literacy, and long-term wealth building.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial markets and a passion for helping individuals develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions.
Classes may be designed for teenagers, young adults, and adults, including individuals with disabilities and participants with little or no previous investing experience.
This position offers an opportunity to share financial knowledge while helping expand access to financial education in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate interactive stock market and investing classes.
- Teach foundational concepts, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and index funds.
- Explain how the stock market operates and how investment prices change.
- Introduce investment accounts, brokerage platforms, and retirement savings concepts.
- Teach risk management, diversification, compound growth, and long-term investing principles.
- Explain basic stock research and how to interpret company financial information.
- Introduce the differences between investing, trading, and speculation.
- Facilitate simulated investment portfolios and paper-trading exercises.
- Discuss financial scams, investment fraud, and responsible decision-making.
- Adapt instruction to different ages, learning styles, financial literacy levels, and abilities.
- Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborate with HG Discover staff to develop curriculum, schedules, and educational activities.
All instruction must remain educational. Instructors must not provide individualized investment recommendations or manage participant funds unless separately authorized and appropriately registered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in investing, financial education, banking, accounting, economics, financial planning, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of stock market fundamentals and investment risks.
- Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating workshops.
- Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to beginners.
- Familiarity with brokerage platforms, market research tools, and investment simulations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Commitment to financial inclusion and community education.
Preferred but not required credentials:
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Relevant FINRA securities registrations
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
Qualified self-directed investors and experienced financial educators are also encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Instructor Partnership
HG Discover offers a flexible instructor revenue-sharing model.
Instructors may receive 60%–70% of eligible class revenue, depending on the negotiated partnership agreement.
Illustrative earning potential:
- 5 students: Approximately $50–$70 per teaching hour
- 8 students: Approximately $80–$110 per teaching hour
- 10 students: Approximately $100–$140 per teaching hour
These examples assume 90-minute classes priced at approximately $25–$30 per student. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on actual enrollment, tuition, and agreed revenue-sharing terms.
The estimates represent gross teaching-hour equivalents and do not account for preparation time, materials, expenses, or taxes.
Why Partner With HG Discover?
- Flexible class scheduling.
- Opportunity to create and lead your own financial education curriculum.
- Potential classroom and administrative support.
- Opportunity to promote financial literacy in underserved communities.
- Ability to develop recurring classes and educational workshops.
- Meaningful work helping participants understand investing and financial decision-making.
- Opportunity to grow with a developing community education initiative.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a résumé or professional background summary outlining their investing knowledge, financial education experience, and teaching qualifications.
Selected candidates may be invited to an introductory interview and facility tour.
Help community members understand the market, build financial confidence, and invest in their financial education!
HG Discover — Learn. Create. Move. Grow.
This is an educational instructor opportunity, not a position to provide personalized financial advice. Engagement is subject to applicable screening, agreed compensation terms, and a written instructor agreement.
Flexible work from home options available.
— Sarah J.
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Marketing Manager
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