Academic Instructor

Eckerd Connects; Kittrell (NC); On-site; USD 42,278 - 51,673; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 Paid Time Off the first year

Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%

Paid holidays

Job summary

CareerArc is looking for a passionate Prevention Specialist to join their team at the Kittrell Job Corps in North Carolina. This position involves instructing students in a supportive environment while maintaining discipline and rapport. Candidates must be certified to teach in the state and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

The role offers benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of required subject area.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform as an instructor in a classroom setting.
• Promote a positive atmosphere for student motivation.
• Maintain discipline within the classroom.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire students

Education

Certified to teach in state

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our team as a Prevention Specialist!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 Paid Time Off the first year
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Average Annual Salary: $46,976

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Academic Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• The Academic Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning; establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Maintains student personnel folders; records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.

Qualifications:

• 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 driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of required subject area. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary of CLS

Our Program Location:

Kittrell Job Corps

1096 US-1

Kittrell, NC 27544

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