Instructor

About the Role

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team, helping individuals with disabilities realize their full potential and lead fulfilling, independent lives through workforce education and support.

The Aspire Program Instructor facilitates the Aspire curriculum for program participants through structured classroom instruction and hands-on independent living activities. This role includes assessing participants, managing a small caseload, monitoring progress, and adjusting instruction to support individual goals and skill development.

Location: Lawrenceville Workforce Development Center - 118 52nd St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Travel: Required to job sites and other community locations.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction:
  • Facilitate daily program operations through implementation of Aspire curriculum and structured activities to support participants in achieving individualized goals.
  • Develop and implement structured lesson plans aligned with program goals and participant learning needs.
  • Create rubrics, progress-monitoring tools, and other evaluation methods to track participant outcomes and inform instruction.
  • Provide career exploration and coaching through assessments and individualized participant meetings.
  • Transition effectively between virtual and in-person instruction using appropriate technology and classroom tools.
  • Reinforce instructional content through structured Aspire activities that promote real-world skill application and independence.
  • Implement individualized programmatic, behavioral, and developmental supports, including assistive technology and accommodations.
• Relationship Management:
  • Maintain a small caseload (up to 10 program participants), including oversight of participant records, documentation, and coordination of services.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Goodwill business units, community organizations, and service providers.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate instruction, support, and participant services.
  • Collect, monitor, and interpret participant data to inform instruction and support individualized goals.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, caregivers, and community partners to promote consistency and participant success.
• Cross Collaboration:
  • Communicate participant needs, strengths, and preferences to interdisciplinary team members and stakeholders.
  • Support interdisciplinary plans by implementing modifications, adaptive materials, and structured routines that promote independence.
• Policies and Standards:
  • Follow guidelines for regulatory entities such as the Department of Public Welfare, Department of Labor, and PA Department of Education.
  • Comply with established policies and safe work practices, report potential hazards, and maintain proper housekeeping.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field and 1 year of experience.
  • OR Master’s degree in Social Services, Education, Social Work, or other relevant field.
  • Required experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating instruction.
  • Experience with database and/or case management software to track participant and program progress.
  • Student teaching and practicum experiences will be considered as work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching Certificate.
  • Experience with curriculum in programming, job readiness, or workforce development.
  • Prior experience locating community and social services for at-risk, vulnerable adult populations.
• Clearances, Licenses, and Certifications:
  • Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and reliable transportation for local travel.
  • Completion of background checks, including a National Criminal Background check, prior to the first day of employment.
  • Current, valid clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH.

Pay

$18.11 - $20.66 per hour.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM.