Education and Training Instructor

Easterseals•Ellsworth, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Families Forward, a member of The Fedcap Group, is seeking a mission-driven Education and Training Instructor, also known as a Work Readiness Instructor, for its Ellsworth opportunity center. The Instructor provides training and instruction to people seeking to overcome barriers and meet employment-focused goals. The role delivers Power of Possible (POP) and Life Skills workshops that prepare participants for work, training, and long-term career success, and supports progression into Work Experience (WEP), Community Service (CS), Short-Term Occupational Training (STOT), and employment. Using a structured, proactive, and outcome-driven approach, the Instructor delivers curriculum through progressive learning stages, helping participants move from understanding key concepts to applying skills in real-world scenarios and using them independently. The role also facilitates ESOL ENGEN classroom sessions and conducts Single Stop® Benefits screenings. The Instructor creates an engaging, structured environment with clear expectations, active participation, accountability, and measurable progress. The position has office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no nights or weekends. Starting salary is $48,000–$50,000, depending on experience, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Two years of experience in adult education, workshop facilitation, or workforce development coaching.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver Power of Possible (POP) and Life Skills workshops as scheduled, consistently and professionally, in accordance with curriculum standards.
Conduct Single Stop® Benefits screenings and support participants with applications for eligible benefits, which may include LIHEAP, Head Start, free tax filing, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the Child Tax Credit.
Facilitate ESOL ENGEN classroom sessions, including language immersion exercises, support with learning software, individualized guidance, and progress tracking.
Lead engaging, high-energy sessions that actively involve participants and sustain participation.
Set and consistently reinforce clear expectations for behavior, participation, and accountability.
Use varied facilitation strategies to maintain attention, drive participation, and support understanding across diverse learning styles.
Maintain a structured classroom environment that promotes attendance, participation, and completion of assigned activities.
Prepare materials and technology in advance for effective, uninterrupted workshop delivery.
Deliver training through progressive learning stages, from understanding concepts to applying skills in real-world scenarios and demonstrating independence.
Use experiential learning that integrates cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development to build knowledge, confidence, workplace behaviors, and practical skills.
Assess participant engagement, performance, and readiness for work, WEP/CS, and STOT through observation, participation, and completed activities.
Identify participants who are work-ready or ready for next steps and support their timely progression into appropriate activities.
Provide clear, direct, actionable feedback, reinforce expectations, and address gaps in performance or engagement.
Proactively address disengagement by redirecting behavior, reinforcing expectations, and re-engaging participants in real time.