Excel Center Teacher

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky•Louisville, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is hiring a Teacher to support an unprecedented educational initiative that will address critical workforce challenges in the state’s largest city. Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. This role must be committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team. The teacher role will facilitate learning for students attending Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. If your goal is to develop in new ways and serve an amazing mission, the Teacher position is for you. The school – better known as an Excel Center – provides a tuition free opportunity for Kentuckians, 18 years of age and older, who have dropped out of high school to earn a diploma in a unique environment that caters to the life demands they now face as adults. To help its adult students succeed in earning their diplomas, the Excel Center features: flexible 8-week class schedules, free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, industry-recognized certification options, and career coaches who help graduates transition into college or meaningful careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty
Current Kentucky Teaching certificate in subject specialty required
Candidates who are able to obtain a Kentucky Teaching certificate in a designated period of time will be considered
Proficient verbal and written skills appropriate for a professional environment
Ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience post-licensing, preferred
Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Build lessons around student needs including online learning tools and content
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Be accountable for student mastery of Kentucky Academic State Standards
Track and analyze classroom data
Use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals
Focus constantly on student learning
Think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation
Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students’ progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning
Perform other duties as assigned