Academic Instructor (61653)

Position Summary

Glenmont Job Corps is seeking dedicated and motivated educators to join the Education and Training team as Academic Instructors (GED Instructor, High School Diploma Instructor, Math Instructor). The instructor provides instruction and training to students in the Career Education Center, develops individual achievement plans and academic goals, and works with CTT Instructors to infuse applied academics into CTT curricula. The role requires strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data. NYS Teacher Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all integrity guidelines and procedures, ensuring no manipulation of student data.
• Ensure the Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Provide students with academic training leading to GED/HSD completion and improved literacy and numeracy skills.
• Deliver comprehensive, individualized case management to ensure student progress, achievement, and program completion.
• Maintain a well‑organized classroom conducive to learning and enforce the Center’s dress code and behavioral standards.
• Produce quality work and assignments in a thorough, timely, and accurate manner.
• Maintain appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and work productivity standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Apply job knowledge effectively to complete all required responsibilities and proactively maintain required skills.
• Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provide high‑quality supervision and management for the student population, taking swift and appropriate action to positively influence behavior.
• Deliver quality programs and services, pursuing improvement and enhancement to meet student needs.
• Exchange ideas and information clearly, both orally and in writing, and contribute meaningfully to group efforts.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, evaluate solutions, and follow up to ensure corrective action.
• Collaborate with staff from all departments to ensure effective supervision and services.
• Accept direction and supervision from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments in other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (required).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Valid in‑state teaching certificate or waiver (required).
• Previous teaching or Job Corps experience (preferred).

Pay

Salary: $65,000 annually.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:45 pm.