Academic Instructor -Late Hour (9am - 6pm)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula, leading to student skill and credential attainment.

Duties

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area(s) of instruction that leads to positive student achievements and high center performance.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, education and training, personal concerns and study habits.
• Cookordinate with CTT and evening studies instructors, counselors, residential advisors and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in designated academic instructional area and in coordination with designated CTT instructors; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials; administer and correct tests; maintain progress, attendance and other reports as required.
• Evaluate and develop curricula, instructional materials, methods and techniques consistent with corporate and management directives.
• Assist in ensuring OMS performance standards meet or exceed DOL and Insights Training Group LLC standards and expectations; utilize available automated systems and reports, including CIS and CTS reports, to monitor and enhance student as well as program progress and performance.
• Participate in student career management and evaluation processes as required. Complete student evaluations, enter case notes and employer certifications earned, and update student progress in CIS.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, clean and conducive to student learning, and achievement.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities; develop and conduct enrichment programs as needed or assigned.
• Assist in developing community linkages and volunteers for the academic programs department.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy and Center Behavior Management System.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, consistently monitoring student behavior and conduct, and mentoring students where necessary.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices; attend all required staff training.
• Cookordinate with other departments regarding academic department activities, evening studies, problem solving, and interdepartmental and center programs, activities and events.
• Cultivate and maintain a culture on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to learn and work.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS plan and procedures daily
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Models appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits. Continuously help students become more employable

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.
• Minimum of one year related experience in education.
• Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified to teach in state of center. Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate to loud noise levels.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 9am - 6pm; Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate to loud noise levels.