Instructor, Academic Substitute

MTC Corrections•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA, providing quality services to local youth. The Instructor, Academic Substitute reports to the manager, academics, and is responsible for delivering academic instruction to students according to approved curricula. This role involves providing basic direction, instruction, and assistance, motivating and counseling students, and integrating workplace language and behavior expectations into the classroom. The instructor will also participate in student evaluation panels, maintain documentation, administer tests, manage equipment and supplies, and develop enrichment programs. The position requires active participation in student activities, community linkages, and adherence to Job Corps policies, including the Zero Tolerance Policy and Career Success Standards. The role also involves promoting Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring behaviors through interventions.

Requirements

Experience with youth
excellent written and verbal communication skills
computer proficiency
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
one year instructional experience

Responsibilities

Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area(s) of instruction.
Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits; coordinate with other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; on a routine basis, relate academic skills to career technical training and workplace requirements; inquire if individual students need assistance.
Participate on student evaluation panels; prepare required documentation and evaluations using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation. Enter case notes into the CIS system as required and in accordance with established timelines.
Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports.
Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.
Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
Maintain records, cleanliness and classroom discipline.
Participate in student activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students.
Assist in developing community linkages and volunteers for the department.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.