HSE/G.E.D Instructor

Equus•Dayton, OH

5d•$42,697 - $47,720

About The Position

The HSE/G.E.D Instructor provides professional instruction to students in GED preparation, TABE reading and math preparation, and high school diploma programs. Instruction also covers social skills, employability skills, applied academics, and project-based learning. The role supports student progress and retention through classroom instruction, assessment, accommodations, and communication with other center departments. The instructor manages the classroom environment and discipline, prepares relevant lesson plans, engages trainees, records attendance and progress, and completes reports and case notes as required. The position participates in center and staff meetings, completes required training, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and operates in accordance with applicable program requirements, procedures, and corporate policies. The instructor reports directly to the departmental manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Certified to teach in the state where the center is located; the Regional Office may waive this if the center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, groups of managers, students, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw related conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in GED preparation, TABE reading and math preparation, and high school diploma programs.
Instruct students in social skills, employability skills, applied academics, and project-based learning.
Plan and deliver lessons relevant to course material, using competency-based instruction, computer-assigned instruction, and cooperative learning techniques.
Manage the classroom environment and discipline to support effective learning.
Promote active trainee engagement and monitor student reading gains and TABE achievements.
Take appropriate attendance and maintain accurate attendance records by hour or class period.
Evaluate and record student progress, evaluations, and case notes in CIS where appropriate.
Deliver necessary accommodations to students and provide quality customer service.
Assist with student retention and use activities that build CSS and employability skills.
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate workplace behavior.
Complete weekly reports and required staff training in a timely manner.
Participate in weekly center team meetings, departmental meetings, and all-staff meetings.
Facilitate communication with center departments.
Ensure a clean and safe work environment and participate in active shooter and fire drills.
Follow the requirements of the PRH, function-area Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.