Continuing Education Small Group Instructor for Workforce Transitional Assistance - Part-Time - Grant Funded
About The Position
Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part-time continuing education instructors in support of "Project Wright Access" to bring job opportunities to youth (ages 16 to 24) with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. This program is part of a Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Project Wright Access is committed to identifying instructors with a wide-range of experiences in various industries and/or instructors practiced in working with diverse learners who have a willingness to develop new skills. The small group instructor will work on-site at employers around the City of Chicago alongside students, breaking down tasks into manageable parts and providing support. Gradually, the instructor's time with the student(s) will lessen as the student gains confidence with the job assignments. This work will be mostly off-site from Wilbur Wright College and may be anywhere throughout Chicago. Work location and schedule preferences of instructors will be considered and optimized in alignment with student needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Three years of teaching and/or training experience with diverse learners.
- An equivalent combination of education and professional work experience may be considered at the discretion of management.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse population of students and staff.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and foster confidence in all students.
- Ability and willingness to travel between Wilbur Wright College and various work sites (as identified for student placement and skills training) across the City of Chicago.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications for teaching diverse learners preferred.
- Case management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with in-person, on-site (at a job site), work-based training of students for approximately 3 to 6 hours per week per student.
- Works with a lead trainer to assist students with job tasks on an as needed basis to prepare each for permanent employment.
- Monitors student progress and communicates performance to instructors, program coordinator, and job site representatives.
- Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago code of ethics, board rules, policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
