Workforce Instructors (All Areas)

Responsibilities

Instructor for Workforce Solutions
Teach in a variety of programming areas including: Computers and Technology, Healthcare and Wellness, Industry and Manufacturing (Mechatronics, Heavy Equipment Operator), Trades and Apprenticeships (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Welding), Transportation, Business and Professional Development, Leadership Development, Corporate Training.
Teach in an open enrollment setting as well as customized training for area businesses and corporations.
Teach as little as one evening per week.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Non-credit courses require substantial experience in field of expertise
• Associate degree or equivalent in teaching field preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to become a national certified instructor
• Receive the full support of our dedicated staff and lab tech assistant
• All class materials, lessons, tools, and supplies are provided for instructors

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Non-credit courses require substantial experience in field of expertise
• Associate degree or equivalent in teaching field preferred

Skills

• Teaching experience helpful but not required
• Professional experience and appropriate certification critical

Schedule

Workforce Solutions offers courses during the day, evenings and weekends.

Pay

Actual compensation based on a variety of factors including subject area, length of class, and professional experience.

Benefits

• Teach in updated state-of-art labs, using equipment and tools for hands-on learning with our students
• Receive the full support of our dedicated staff and lab tech assistant to make you and your students successful
• No previous teaching experience required – if you have the heart to help others and learn, we will help you become a great instructor

Application Process

This is an open/standing position advertisement and not for a specific position. Completing an application will make you available for open positions based on your experience, the information you provide in your application, and relevant positions available. You are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter indicating your area of teaching interest/knowledge and strongly encouraged to provide a resume of your experience if you have one. Please complete the state application and provide all pertinent professional information about yourself. We regularly review applicants and if your qualifications match an open position, we will contact you. If you have questions and wish to learn more about any available positions, please call our office at (540) 868-7021.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and Unofficial Transcripts (this is optional). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155