PT Vocational Instructor - Computer & Career Development

Work for GOOD at GoodwillDo you want to make a difference in your community while earning a paycheck?Would you like to help your community and environment every day that you come to work?Looking for a job that provides meaning as well as personal and professional development?Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio.We are an entrepreneurial non-profit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs.We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past.We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods.Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement.Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities.We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority.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.Change Lives. Make a Difference.Discover Purpose. Apply today at WorkforGoodSA.org.POSITION SUMMARYThe 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUpholds 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.REQUIREMENTSAssociate’s degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience may be accepted in lie of education.(3) years experience in training, teaching, or classroom facilitation; andcertification 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.Additional Section-Specific requirements: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 yearsNCCER 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.To learn more about Goodwill San Antonio and to view available positions visit: Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill-SAN-Antonio