Child Development Associate Instructor

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve. The Child Development Associate Instructor is responsible for leading workshops, career tracks, and certifications tracks to enrolled job seekers within the El Barrio program. Additionally, the role provides staff orientation and continued professional development, performs various administrative duties, and is responsible for staying abreast of industry changes to effectively incorporate them into curriculum delivery. The instructor influences team processes through collaboration towards process improvement. The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. The organization strives to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where team members thrive. The Workforce Center impacts local communities by linking underserved job seekers with local employers through culturally competent job readiness training, case management, national third-party certifications, job placements, and retention support with a large network of corporate partners. Training tracks include Customer Service, Hospitality, Pharmacy, and general job readiness in both English and Spanish, providing essential skills to prepare job seekers for success in today’s workplace.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in workforce required.
Minimum 2 years relevant exposure to or experience with instruction and delivery of adult learners.
Must have demonstrated experience working with electronic platforms (i.e., Microsoft software, internet, databases, and virtual learning platforms).
Requires travel to other facilities and meetings.
Flexible schedule to work outside of normal business hours for program and job seeker needs and to attend trainings and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning & Development, or related field preferred.
Bilingual in oral and written English, Spanish a plus.
Experience in curriculum development in Early Childhood Education settings a plus.

Responsibilities

Through the use of developed instructional curriculum, uses El Barrio’s workforce competency standards in the creation of lesson plans and supplemental materials.
Encourage professional growth and facilitate organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for team members.
With guidance from manager, participates in goal and plan setting and evaluation for team members continued development.
Awareness of self-development needs and continued professional development.
Perform variety of tasks in multiple applications to ensure proper scheduling, enrollments, and building Instructor led Trainings for delivery of assigned training program.
Ensures accurate attendance and progress notes are reported and updated after each session completed in appropriate database.
Works with the CRM Administrator with any performance and program outcomes of job seekers.
Actively working towards accomplishing and meeting program goals as outlined within contracts, while keeping the job seeker at the front of mind.
Stays abreast of all industry trainings to remain a subject expert by Identify curricular resources and engaging training materials, facilitator guides and related supporting tools that could aid in the update or creation of new instructional materials.
Coordinate Career Coach’s and external partners (in collaboration with the Job Developer) schedules with leading and assisting in workshop delivery.
Develop a monthly schedule to ensure the Coach is aware of the time and schedule in advance.
Responsible for instructing and supporting Coaches with materials for all workshops, in advance.
Ensures adequate or alternative coverage for all scheduled sessions.
Transport clients using agency vehicles to off-site work experiences.