GoodGrads Case Manager and Instructor

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL•Freeport, IL

9d•$22 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing quality instruction to adults in a basic and secondary learning program to ensure their ability to complete a GED program.

Requirements

Ability to produce and deliver in person instruction.
Uses GoodGRADS Curriculum with Illinois Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) to guide instruction
Possesses content area knowledge and teaching skills required for subjects and populations taught.
Must be able to teach using online platforms and in-person.
Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job.
Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand and walk.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Teach effectively and in various methods.
Communicate effectively with all GoodGRADS staff.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Must be compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy and have the ability to maintain high confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a structured team.
Ability to maintain high expectations of learners while having compassion for the unpredictability of adult learners’ lives.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification after being hired and must successfully complete OIG training annually.
Available for employment year-round.
Working with multiple participants with various educational levels and barriers.
A combination of education and relevant work experience that aligns with the duties of this position.
Demonstrate ability to work with individuals with barriers, understand, and communicate with diverse groups.
The ability to motivate and assist individuals in learning.
Strong organizational skills required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills along with basic computer navigation and word processing skills are essential.
Must be available for employment year-round.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school and adult age students in non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide constant communications with GoodGRADS Staff regarding students’ needs and progress.
Provide post testing results and other reporting to Adult Education Program Manager.
Actively recruit adult learners to the GED program by attending events and working with community partners to share information about the GoodGRADS program.
Design standard-based instructional units and lesson plans
Methodology On-going assessment
Establish a course of study
Plans and delivers high-quality, evidence-based instruction
Uses a variety of instructional techniques.
Designs instruction to build learners’ technology and digital literacy skills.
Effectively communicate to motivate and engage learners
Engage in active listening, dialogue and questioning to facilitate support and accountability of goals and commitments
Model an understanding of diversity
Participates in professional development networks and learning communities.
Participates in and contributes to program improvement efforts.