Work Readiness Instructor

The Hope Program

304d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

HOPE is seeking a Work Readiness Instructor who will teach students how to be prepared for the workforce. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Bronx Programs. This is a hybrid position, working out of HOPE's South Bronx location at 1360 Garrison Avenue a minimum of three times per week.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with and motivate adults of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Very detail-oriented, well-organized and able to successfully navigate multiple activities simultaneously
• Experience supervising and coaching individuals towards success a plus
• Commitment to sustainable building practices
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills
• A minimum of 1 year experience in adult education, group facilitation, or a work readiness support role is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the scheduling and delivery of program curriculum, aligning lessons with other components of training, and providing facilitation and classroom based instruction
• On-board and orient program participants; track attendance for all activities
• Facilitate formal training and on-going coaching on essential skills development in alignment with HOPE's core essential skills curriculum, to ensure participants are positioned for successful permanent employment
• Gather, record, and maintain accurate, thorough, and timely student information, including, but not limited to, attendance, academic performance, professional development, case notes, and referrals, following HOPE's standards in HOPE's database of record, Salesforce.
• Collaborate with other instructors as well as HOPE's Employment and Business Services, and Work Wellness teams to ensure that all students receive a continuous set of appropriate services and referrals that support meaningful employment, retention, and advancement.
• Facilitate or assist with special activities (e.g. graduation ceremonies, holiday dinners, retention events, student recruitment events, student intake interviews, practice interviews), as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within scope of the duties in this classification

Benefits

• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Competitive vacation (plus half-day Fridays during summer which is equal to 7.5 additional vacation days)
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED