Academic Instructor

Cincinnati Job Corps Center • Cincinnati, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Instructor provides academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula, supporting student skill and credential attainment. The role includes preparing and delivering lessons, evaluating student progress and curricula, advising students, coordinating with center staff, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The instructor also supports student career management, employability development, center activities, and compliance with Job Corps, Department of Labor, and company policies.

Requirements

• At least one year of related experience in education; the qualifications section also describes a minimum of one to two years of related education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified to teach in the state where the center is located.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals, and present information effectively and respond to questions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability and statistical inference, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw related conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, instruction, and assistance in assigned instructional areas to support student achievement and center performance.
• Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, education and training, personal concerns, and study habits.
• Coordinate with CTT and evening studies instructors, counselors, residential advisors, and other staff to address issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons; coordinate with CTT instructors; recommend curriculum changes and supplemental materials; administer and correct tests; and maintain required progress, attendance, and other reports.
• Evaluate curricula, instructional materials, methods, and techniques in accordance with corporate and management directives.
• Help ensure OMS performance standards meet or exceed DOL and company expectations; use automated systems and reports, including CIS and CTS reports, to monitor student and program progress and performance.
• Participate in student career management and evaluation processes; complete evaluations, enter case notes and earned employer certifications, and update student progress in CIS.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom conducive to learning and achievement.
• Provide quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities and develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
• Help develop community linkages and recruit volunteers for academic programs.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy and Center Behavior Management System.
• Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, monitoring student conduct, and mentoring students as needed.
• Maintain accountability for students and property, follow safety practices, and attend required staff training.
• Coordinate with other departments on academic activities, evening studies, problem-solving, and center programs, activities, and events.
• Help maintain a center culture free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
• Follow the CDSS/CSS/BMS plan and procedures daily.
• Assist with quarterly graduation exercises.
• Maintain good housekeeping and comply with safety practices.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
• Model appropriate employability skills in dress, language, and work habits, and help students become more employable.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned; work schedules may be changed as required, including overtime.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with three tier options, a health savings account, and Live Health Online
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level