Instructor, Forge

Goodwill of SWPA • Pittsburgh, PA

10h • $18 - $19

About The Position

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”. We offer a wide range of career opportunities ranging from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how. Position Summary: The Instructor plays a key role in supporting fathers in the FORGE program by designing curriculum, guiding orientation, and delivering instruction that empowers them in their reentry journey and personal growth. This role provides guidance to participants facing a range of barriers, including limited adult basic education, foundational workforce and/or digital skills gaps. The instructor facilitates fatherhood centered classes for program cohorts across the Goodwill SWPA region and at community partner sites. This role requires an agile and engaging educator who develops and delivers curriculum both in person and virtually, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all participants. The Instructor will maintain flexibility in hours, with the typical schedule being Monday through Friday, inclusive of some scheduled evenings and may also include occasional weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 5+ years of required experience, Associates degree AND 3+ years of required experience, OR Bachelors degree AND 1 years of required experience
• Experience teaching, tutoring, or facilitating instruction
• Database and/or case management software to track participant and program progress
• Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment.
• Must have valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in locating community and social services for at-risk, vulnerable adult populations
• HMRF programing who exemplifies potential as a future fatherhood leader

Responsibilities

• Adapt instructional approaches to meet students’ learning styles while upholding classroom and program rules and policies.
• Provide basic technical support and digital skills training relating to internet services, computer and device characteristics, and online services and applications via phone, virtual, and in-person instruction.
• Assess individual and cohort accessibility to technology and current digital skill level(s) as related to connectivity needs and internet use priorities.
• Consult with the team to develop participants’ educational goals and share progress notes with Service Navigators to enhance case management services.
• Research, outline and plan Individual Instruction Plans (IIP) and cohort lesson plans embedding departmental and contractual standards.
• Collaborate with reintegration department to identify educational and workforce gaps and make recommendations for program improvement.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client education and workforce activities.
• Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires used for enrollment into Goodwill’s programs or services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED