Academic Instructor

our Program•Pittsburgh, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Teacher serves as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in a designated subject area. The role also includes tutoring and conducting projects prescribed by Academic, Pre-College, and Career Technical Training areas. The instructor fosters a positive classroom atmosphere to support student motivation, maintains classroom discipline to promote learning, builds rapport with students, and makes use of available curriculum resources. The role maintains student personnel folders and records and forwards daily attendance to Student Records. The position is with Pittsburgh Job Corps, a residential career training program that helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete high school, prepare for careers, and obtain employment. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check. A drug screen is required under the employer’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Requirements

Certified to teach in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check; employment is contingent upon completion.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Present instruction in a designated subject area in a regular classroom setting.
Tutor students and conduct projects prescribed by Academic, Pre-College, and Career Technical Training areas.
Promote a positive and desirable classroom atmosphere to maximize student motivation.
Maintain classroom discipline to support student learning.
Establish rapport with students.
Use available curriculum resources.
Maintain student personnel folders.
Record and forward daily attendance to the Student Records area.