Certified Academic Instructor

5 months ago


Detroit, United States Detroit Job Corps Center Full time $52,000
Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential education and job training program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry level positions in today's job market. At Job Corps, students can complete their high school education, GED, learn a specific trade, and also receive assistance in transitional support services (finding housing, employment, etc.). Detroit Job Corps Center is located in Detroit, Michigan and is currently managed by Serrato Corporation.

Position: Academic Instructor - Michigan Certified Teacher/Willingness to Become Certified
Department: Academics
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Primary Position Objectives
Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education, or HSD/HSE. Conducts and manages academic classes.

Position Responsibilities

Administration Procedures 
  • Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education, or HSD/HSE.
  • Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation.
  • Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom to ensure maximum learning.
  • Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
  • Works directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development.
  • Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center.
  • Makes adequate preparation for the classroom.
  • Maintains students’ persona, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records attendance in CIS.
  • Participates in ESPs (evaluation of student performance).
  • Evaluates student employees’ performance in academics and career success standards (CSS). Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.
  • Works toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification.
  • Conducts audits of ATARS; develops corrective action as needed.
  • Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
  • Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
  • Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
  • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
  •  Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
  • Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
  • Participation in PRH-mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies

Effective Communication 
  • Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
  • Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
  • Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work 
  • Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
  • Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
  • Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Continually seek ways to improve employment services provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism 
  • Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation's Healthy Workplace Environment Policy.
  • Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.  
  • Leadership & Management 
  • Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed. 
  • Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision. 
  • Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
  • High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
  • High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively.

Experience
Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certified, licensed, or accredited to teach in the State of Michigan or willingness to become certified. Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, and arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; taste, and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. 

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

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