Career Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Career Educator

Reports to: Director of Education

Location: 441 Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY

Part-Time, Day Shift

Salary: $21.00/hour

About Us

LAUNCH has been proudly serving the greater Onondaga County area for 41 years. Offering individualized services that foster learning, independence, and growth -- guided by the principle that learning is unique for each individual and occurs in all spheres of life. We serve and support anyone who seeks guidance in learning. This can include children, adults, families, parents, and caregivers from all backgrounds as well as learning styles. 

About the Role 

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide instruction for LAUNCH’s Pre Employment Transition services that guide and encourage learner development in specific course objectives under the ACCES-VR contract. 

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Creating and developing curriculum
• Addressing the individual needs of each learner by providing differentiated instruction 
• Create a learning environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of adult learners

Education & Experience 

Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience of vocational services and working with individuals with a disability, required. Enrollment in a master’s program or current MBA degree, preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required skills include: active listening and effective speaking, time management, critical thinking, basic technology/e-mail, reading comprehension, effective written and verbal expression. 

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs.