Academic Instructor (ELA & Math) (63362)

Adams and Associates; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Professional development

Campus perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

Adams and Associates in Mississippi is seeking an Academic Instructor for the Job Corps program. You will deliver engaging instruction helping students earn their HSD or GED, while strengthening literacy and numeracy in a hands-on setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a State Teaching Certificate or approved waiver, with preference for a Master’s and prior Job Corps experience. You’ll collaborate across departments, maintain accurate records, and uphold professional standards on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid State Teaching Certificate or approved teaching waiver is required.
• Experience with Job Corps ecosystem preferred.
• Strong classroom management and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality academic instruction to help students earn their HSD or GED.
• Create customized achievement plans and provide student case management for progress and graduation.
• Partner with CTT instructors to blend academic learning with hands-on technical curricula.
• Maintain a positive, organized, inclusive learning environment with professional dress and standards.
• Keep accurate records, uphold confidentiality, and meet DOL performance goals.

Skills

Classroom management

Professional communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering young adults through education! As an Academic Instructor, you won't just teach-you will inspire. Your work directly impacts our students' ability to earn their credentials, launch meaningful careers, and achieve lifelong success through the Job Corps program. If you are passionate about innovative teaching and student mentorship, you belong here.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: $50,000 annually
• Retirement: 401(k) plan to support your long-term savings goals.
• Healthcare & Welfare: Full benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy specialized employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and exclusive campus perks.

What You’ll Do (Your Impact):

• Empower Student Success: Deliver engaging, high-quality academic instruction that helps students earn their High School Diploma (HSD) or GED while building core literacy and numeracy skills.
• Guide Individual Journeys: Create customized achievement plans and provide student case management to ensure steady progress, high retention, and proud graduation days.
• Bridge Theory & Trade: Partner closely with Career Technical Training (CTT) instructors to blend academic learning into hands-on technical curricula, making education relevant to the modern workforce.
• Build an Inspiring Classroom: Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive learning environment where student accountability, career success standards, and professional dress codes are modeled and respected.
• Protect Data Integrity: Keep flawless records, maintain strict confidentiality, and ensure full compliance with company standards and Department of Labor (DOL) performance goals.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required (Master's degree preferred).
• Credentials: A valid State Teaching Certificate or an approved teaching waiver is required.
• Experience: Prior teaching experience and/or familiarity with the Job Corps ecosystem is highly preferred.
• Mindset: Strong classroom management skills, clear professional communication, a collaborative spirit, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Key Competencies for Success:

• A student-focused, empathetic approach to adult education.
• Strong organizational skills to manage student tracking and reporting efficiently.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• The flexibility to adapt, take direction from leadership, and collaborate across departments to support our campus community.

Qualifications

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.