Gerald R.
Ford Job Corps Center
ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Position Title: *Academic Instructor, High School Diploma (HSD)*
FLSA: *Exempt*
Location: *Gerald R.
Ford Job Corps Center*
Department: *Academics*
Reports To: *Training Supervisor*
The Academic Instructor position provides support for a U.
S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor.
The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program.
The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.
*Summary of Duties: *The HSD Instructor will plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals and provide instruction to students in the area of grammar, reading, writing, speaking/listening/pronunciation to help our students gain academic, career technical and independent living skills that will prepare them for career readiness (employment), Advanced Training, and/or Advanced Career Training (college).
*Academic Instructors Must:*
* Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues
* Demonstrate Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.
* Have Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
* Have the Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.
* Think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of students.
* Possess Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, technology integration, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)
* Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
* Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
* Display Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.
* Have Knowledge and experience using technology for communication
* Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.
*Description of Duties:*
* Promote an atmosphere within the classroom/training environment that is positive, safe and conducive to learning, ensuring maximum student motivation and outcomes.
* Maintain a high degree of effective behavior management within the training area.
Integrates math, reading, and writing concepts with employability, and Career Success Standards skills with lesson planning.
* Continues to stay current on new teaching, instruction and facilitation techniques.
Maintains a clean and clutter-free work environment.
* Develops and implements curriculum and TARs necessary to attain student, Center, HLS and DOL goals.
* Utilizes Job Corps guidelines and subject course guide.
Has an accurate syllabus for the course and completes lesson plans as required.
* Creates and maintains TAR for subject area.
* Conducts classes that explain test preparation and study skills.
* Conducts assessments to diagnose areas of difficulty; prescribes individual plans.
* Identifies appropriate materials.
Designs instruction to meet individual student needs.
Curriculum developed is sufficient for student to pass all tests and certifications.
*Credentials:*
*Education and Experience*
* Bachelor’s degree required.
* Teacher Certification in the state of employment.
*Certifications, Licenses, Registration*
* Valid state driver’s license
* CPR/First Aid certifications (will be trained upon hire)
* Valid Teacher Certification, in state of employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
School subjects:
* English
* History
* Math
* Physical Education
* Reading
* Science
* Social Studies
* Visual & Performing Arts
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person