[Hiring] Stock Market & Investing Instructor @Higher Ground IHS

Role Description

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.

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.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
• Wellness resources

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!

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.