Adult Education Instructor (Florida) (43634)

Goodwill Gulf CoastPensacola, FL
13d$19 - $22

About The Position

To meet the mission of the agency by providing services for people seeking education, workforce training and/or career advancement opportunities. Function: To provide adult education instruction and supportive services in basic literacy, academic tutoring and/or GED preparation.

Requirements

  • Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
  • Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
  • Ability to use general office equipment including computer keyboard by touch.
  • Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to keep information confidential.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
  • Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees and students.
  • Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
  • Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
  • Must be dependable and reliable, following class schedule with few or no schedule adjustments.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation in order to work at various work locations, including some disadvantaged areas of our territory.
  • Must obtain and retain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency at the worksite according to Goodwill Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or content related field (History, Math, English, Science) required with two years of secondary or adult education teaching/training experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in English, grammar, spelling and math
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with people with barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provides world class customer service including effective communication with internal and external customers.
  • Performs intake and informs prospective students of all Goodwill services.
  • Conducts assessments of student’s basic skills to determine the most appropriate plan of instruction
  • Develops student academic and career goals to be included on the plan of instruction (POI), outlining the necessary steps for successful completion.
  • Conducts pre/post tests to measure student’s progress in alignment with the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS)
  • Provides small group academic remediation for adults with varied skill levels, from basic literacy to GED preparation.
  • Instructs, guides, and assists students in preparing to pass all 4 GED modules, effectively utilizing GEDReady practice test results, and the GED Test registration process.
  • Provides participants opportunities to earn available professional certifications aligned with their chosen career pathways.
  • Meets with participants individually at regular intervals to review academic progress, make adjustments to POI’s, and document college/career activity/progress.
  • Maintains participant files keeping them up-to-date and adhering to confidentiality standards.
  • Inputs demographic data and necessary participant updates in Goodwill database in a timely manner.
  • Reports student progress through required reports and departmental records and through on-going communication with supervisor.
  • Assists the Director of Educational Services in the training and recruitment of volunteer tutors, as necessary.
  • Develops and maintains instructional and reinforcement materials for students and tutors.
  • Stays current on adult education, workforce development, special population issues and best practices by participating in on-going training and professional development activities including seminars, conferences, in-house training and through personal research.
  • Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, and attendance at staff meetings.
  • Participates in a variety of community awareness and fundraising activities which promote the program, agency and/or the funding source under the direction of supervisor.
  • Acts as a positive role model for students in all aspects of professional performance.
  • Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
  • Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwill’s policy, is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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