Instructor, Hospitality/Life Skills

Cecil College • Elkton, MD

28d • $25

About The Position

Cecil College is seeking a Life Skills Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction for individuals with special needs, focusing on essential life skills, basic hospitality, home maintenance, and career readiness. This role is key in promoting independence, confidence, and community integration through adaptive teaching strategies, real-world practice, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will foster a positive, inclusive learning environment while working collaboratively with other support teams to help individuals achieve personal growth and meaningful progress.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field preferred).
• Experience working with individuals with special needs is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or training experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Basic hospitality skills (e.g., table setting, greeting guests, customer service principles)
• Home maintenance (e.g., cleaning routines, simple repairs, laundry, organization)
• Lifestyle and daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, time management, budgeting)
• Tailor lesson plans to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of participants
• Support students in practicing skills in real-world or simulated environments
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and case managers to track progress and set goals
• Promote independence and confidence through positive reinforcement and encouragement
• Maintain detailed documentation of individual progress and instructional outcomes
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

Benefits

• Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED