Instructor - Vocational Skills (Medical Focus) PT (31583)

Goodwill San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

17d • $24 - $27

About The Position

The Instructor - Vocational Skills is responsible for teaching approved curriculum to students in a Goodwill Career Training Program. The instructor ensures that all core competencies are covered and prepares students to pass professional exams and obtain employment in their field of study while supporting Goodwill’s mission to help change lives through the power of work. This is a part-time instructor position, working less than 30 hours per week. Candidates must have a medical background, prior instructor or training experience, and strong Microsoft Office and computer skills, as technology is used regularly for instruction, reporting, and communication.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience may be accepted in lie of education.
• (3) years experience in training, teaching, or classroom facilitation; and
• certification or licensure within the field from a nationally recognized organization or State agency as pertinent to the field of instruction. The incumbent must maintain current certification/license during employment as an instructor with Good Career Academy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple constituencies to achieve mission goals.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and oral, written, and presentation skills, including proficiency with in MS Office Word, PPT, and email.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.
• CNA Instructor Minimum 4 years professional experience in related field within the last 10 years. Current and active Texas nurse license, minimum 1 years’ nursing experience in a long-term care environment, completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.
• CDL Truck Driving Instructor: Current Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License. Certified proof of successful completion of course time of 40 hours in safety education and driver training. Minimum 3 years of tractor-trailer driving experience within the last ten years
• NCCER Core Instructor NCCER Master Trainer or Craft Instructor approved by the ATS to teach NCCER Curriculum, or ability to be approved by the ATS by: 1. experience at a minimum journey- or technical level (at least 4 years) in specific craft or 2. A minimum of three years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction or maintenance related training program in the specific craft that is being taught.
• OSHA Instructor: Must be authorized as an OSHA Trainer by meeting experience and training requirements as defined by the US Department of Labor.
• CLA/CLT Instructor: MSSC Certified Logistics Authorized Instructor or the ability to pass instructor training to teach Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician Program. Experience requirements must be supplemented by at least three years of teaching Warehouse related or vocational/technical logistics program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds and models Goodwill's mission, core values, and servant leadership philosophy.
• Master group facilitation techniques and can present program-specific courses following an established syllabus and lesson plan.
• Can use motivation techniques to help stimulate a personal interest in the subject matter and establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all activities.
• Must be able to modify and implement set lesson plans for specified courses to best support preparation for subsequent certification exams.
• Must be punctual and dependable in making sessions and preparing them in advance, including preparing material and classroom for activities while maintaining safety and cleanliness and coordinating with appropriate staff as required.
• Utilize flexible and creative approaches to meet student needs, discourage student withdrawal, and maintain retention goals.
• Submit required daily attendance. Submit grades, progress reports, and competencies on a regular schedule according to GCA Leadership. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs. Collaborate with Leadership and support to meet academic and career needs for all students.
• Assign class work, homework, tests, and activities following the lesson plan and grade assignments in a timely fashion providing education and feedback to students to reinforce their understanding of the material and report on this progress as scheduled by internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a community resource person and represents the school to outside groups when requested in a professional manner.
• Constantly strive to improve instruction. Engage in activities that demonstrate a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical aptitude, remaining current within the specific instruction field.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure classroom is equipped and stocked with necessary instructional supplies and materials and students have the necessary supplies, materials, and resources.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure students are registered for the corresponding program certification exam.
• Respond to student information requests from sponsors, Leadership, and Goodwill Mission Services staff.
• Maintain a regular schedule for student conferences and tutoring.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary policies.
• Maintain student information and files in accordance with agency and/or other outside entities associated with credentialing and/or licensing of courses taught.
• To accommodate business needs and objectives, other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and well-being benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees