ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR - READING

Chugach Government Solutions • Gulfport, MS

11h • $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing integrated academic instruction to students that meets academic competencies listed in the PRH. Provide students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives.
We're looking for talented educators who are passionate about making a difference!
Job Corps is a federal program of the U.S. Department of Labor. Our mission is to provide education, vocational training, and career development services to young people between the ages of 16-24.
The Gulfport Job Corps Center serves students pursuing their High School Diploma or career training in the Medical Administrative Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant, or Electrical trades.
We’re proud to share that we were recently selected to host a new Advanced Training program, attracting students from Job Corps centers across the country. Additionally, we’ve just moved into a brand-new, multi-million-dollar facility - an exciting time of growth and innovation for our team!
While the core instructional function for students in Reading, Math, and High School Diploma classes is similar to the traditional school system, there are some differences between the operational functions of our program including:
Job Corps Instructors teach smaller groups (usually 18-20 per class), tailored to a student’s specific progress rather than following a class/grade progression model. This individualized approach requires more fluid and responsive planning, adjusting schedules to meet the unique needs of each student.
Our core business hours are 7:45a-4:45p Monday- Friday. Class time is 8:00a-3:25p with a lunch period for Instructors.
Because we're a job training program, we operate on a year-round model. Traditional school teachers work on an academic calendar that includes a summer break and shorter breaks during the year, although many school districts are moving toward the year-round model.
Traditional teachers often work beyond school hours, spending extensive time on lesson planning, grading, parent communication, meetings, extracurricular activities, and other types of student support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• One (1) year related experience.
• Valid state teaching certificate for the state in which you are employed.
• If involved in health & wellness area, must possess and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Previous Job Corps experience in an academic/instruction capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated areas of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, career and academic training, or study habits.
• Coordinate with team as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons. Recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Participate in student performance evaluations. Prepare required documentation and evaluations.
• Administer and correct tests. Maintain progress and attendance reports.
• Control use of supplies, materials, and equipment. Recommend purchases.
• Assist in developing community linkages and partnerships.
• Access and train students to use computers and applicable software.
• Teach, model, and evaluate student employability skills.
• Develop and conduct enrichment program as assigned.
• Transport students for training purposes as needed.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Monitor student progress in the program by ensuring compliance with established corporate and DOL Data Integrity guidelines.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Coordinate schedule changes as students complete out of the required programs.
• Perform all other duties as requested.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to students, management and line staff, corporate and DOL personnel and public groups.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and manage data.
• Ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with all departments
• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and ability to work in a safe manner, using any required personal protective equipment (PPE) as may be required.
• Compliance with company standard operating procedures and personnel policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Access to Federal Employee Health Benefits (20+ plan options)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short/long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off that increases with service
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees