Automotive Maintenance Light Repair Instructor

our Program • Monroe, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair Instructor teaches the designated automotive maintenance and light repair curriculum in a classroom setting, following Job Corps requirements and program specifications. The instructor fosters a positive classroom atmosphere to support student motivation and learning and meets management-established SMART goals each Program Year.

The role includes counseling and motivating students on behavior, training, personal or study habits, and problems. The instructor tailors the curriculum to students’ vocational choices, stays in contact with vocational counselors and instructors, and prepares reports such as student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations. The instructor also collaborates with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identify potential work-based learning site partners, and meets monthly with Career Counselors, the coordinator, and trainees to discuss evaluations.

This position is with the Old Dominion Job Corps program in Monroe, Virginia. Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program for eligible young people ages 16 through 24, helping them complete high school, train for careers, and obtain employment. Employment is contingent on passing a nationwide criminal background check; candidates must also pass a drug screen in accordance with the employer’s drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

• ASE certified, licensed, or accredited.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the employer’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach the Automotive Maintenance-Light Repair curriculum in a regular classroom setting according to Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere that supports student motivation and learning.
• Meet SMART goals established by management for each Program Year.
• Counsel and motivate students regarding behavior, training, personal and study habits, and problems.
• Individualize the curriculum to fit students’ vocational choices and maintain contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Prepare reports, including student and staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Work with the BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program and identify potential new work-based learning site partners.
• Meet monthly with Career Counselors, the BCL-WBL Coordinator, and trainees to review evaluations.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• PTO Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed