Substitute Academic Instructor

Job Summary Substitute Academic Instructor role at Youth Enrichment Services. Prescribes individual 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, and conducts and manages academic classes. Responsibilities 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 in order 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 resources available at the Center. Makes adequate preparation for classroom. Maintains students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records attendance in CIS. Participates in ESP’s (evaluation of student performance). Evaluates student employee’s 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 regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’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. Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel. Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat. Strong knowledge of 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 educate students effectively. Effective Communication Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms 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 seeks ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth. Professionalism Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy. Acts as 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. 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 to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification). 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and finger to handle or feel; to taste and to 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 encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to high. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Non-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr