Academic Instructor

Serrato Corporation; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance counseling

Job summary

Serrato Corporation seeks an instructor to deliver reading, mathematics, and related courses in a structured classroom setting. You will promote a positive learning environment, maintain discipline, and record student performance and attendance using CIS.

The role requires collaboration with career tech instructors and the use of available curricular resources to support student growth, graduation readiness, and career skills attainment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced 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 subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
• Promotes a positive classroom atmosphere and maximizes student motivation.
• Maintains classroom discipline to maximize learning.
• Establishes strong student/instructor rapport.
• Coordinates curriculum development with career tech instructors.
• Utilizes curricular resources at the Center.
• Prepares adequately for each classroom session.
• Maintains students’ folders and attendance records in CIS.

Skills

MS Office knowledge

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Motivate and educate students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Primary Position Objective

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.

Brief Description of Duties

• 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 resource 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), 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced 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 subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate 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/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License
• 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).

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.