Instructor, Career Preparation
Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL
•$36,000 - $36,000•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for providing career preparation instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula. This role involves providing students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives. MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
- Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in career preparation training
- Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, employability skills, independent living skills and other areas relating to job search through information technology
- Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes; update materials with current job market, employability and life skills information to supplement curriculum
- Effectively manage training areas including student behavior and timely record keeping and reporting
- Develop employability activities and exercises
- Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports
- Control use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs; recommend purchases
- Prepare and orient students for Job Corps program; define expectations and goals; direct and support student progression through program; counsel students
- Participate in student panel to transition to CDP
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
