Academic Instructor (HSD)

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC is seeking a High School Diploma Instructor to inspire and guide students earning their diploma through an online program at the St. Louis JCC Center. You will motivate, coach, and support students toward meaningful careers, higher education, or advanced training.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Education, current state teaching certification, and a valid driver’s license. You’ll work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment with opportunities to impact student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Current State Teaching Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• A passionate educator who believes every student deserves a second chance.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging one-on-one and small group instruction that helps students succeed in an online high school diploma program.
• Guide students through coursework by providing encouragement, academic support, and personalized learning strategies.
• Monitor student progress, celebrate achievements, and develop action plans to keep students on track toward graduation.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed.
• Adapt instructional techniques to meet diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
• Partner with center staff to provide educational guidance and remove barriers to student success.
• Help achieve Department of Labor and organizational performance goals while maintaining accurate student records and data integrity.
• Share ideas to improve curriculum, classroom practices, and student outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Distinction, LLC is a Mississippi-based business that oversees operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are
looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven .

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

Help Students Rewrite Their Story—One Diploma at a Time.

Do you believe education changes lives? Are you passionate about helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their high school diploma? If so, we'd love to have you on our team!

As our High School Diploma Instructor , you'll do more than teach—you'll motivate, coach, and inspire students as they work toward earning their diploma and preparing for meaningful careers, higher education, or advanced training. Every day is an opportunity to celebrate milestones and help students discover what's possible.

What You'll Do

• Provide engaging one-on-one and small group instruction that helps students succeed in an online high school diploma program.
• Guide students through coursework by providing encouragement, academic support, and personalized learning strategies.
• Monitor student progress, celebrate achievements, and develop action plans to keep students on track toward graduation.
• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and motivated to succeed.
• Adapt instructional techniques to meet diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
• Partner with center staff to provide educational guidance and remove barriers to student success.
• Help achieve Department of Labor and organizational performance goals while maintaining accurate student records and data integrity.
• Share ideas to improve curriculum, classroom practices, and student outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Current State Teaching Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• A passionate educator who believes every student deserves a second chance.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Watch students earn a life-changing high school diploma.
• Build meaningful relationships and become a mentor who makes a lasting impact.
• Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to student success.
• Experience the reward of helping students gain the confidence and skills they need for successful careers, college, and beyond.

The pay range for this role is:

62,000 - 64,000 USD per year (St. Louis JCC Main)