Career Preparation Instructor

Eckerd Connects • Laredo, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Preparation Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area. The Career Preparation Instructor meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year. Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning and student motivation. Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport; utilizes all possible curriculum resources available. Responsible for adequate classroom preparation, student folders, and daily attendance; maintains student personnel folders. Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education with a major in English, Social Studies, or related field.
• One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning and student motivation.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport; utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation, student folders, and daily attendance; maintains student personnel folders.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED