Academics Instructor - Substitute

Serrato Corporation•Chicopee, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an on-call, substitute role for an Academic Instructor, working on an as-needed basis. The primary objective is to provide instruction to students in various subjects including mathematics and reading, helping them overcome specific difficulties. The role involves conducting and managing academic classes, fostering a positive learning environment, maintaining classroom discipline, and establishing rapport with students. The instructor will also collaborate with career tech instructors on curriculum development, utilize available resources, and prepare adequately for classes. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, recording attendance, participating in student performance evaluations, providing feedback on Career Success Standards (CSS), and assisting with graduation exercises. The position requires compliance with all relevant guidelines and policies, maintaining good housekeeping and safety practices, and demonstrating core values. Participation in mandatory staff training is required.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.
Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.
Bachelor's degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State Driver's License
Certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification).

Responsibilities

Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading.
Provides instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards (CSS), Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
Conducts and manages academic classes.
Performs as an instructor, as needed in a substitute capacity, in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, CSS, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation.
Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning.
Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
Works directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development.
Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center.
Makes adequate preparation for classroom.
Maintains students' personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students.
Records attendance in CIS.
Participates in ESP's (evaluation of student performance).
Evaluates student employee's performance in academics and CSS.
Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.
Works toward meeting performance management goals.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory.
Perform other duties as assigned.