Academic Instructor- Reading

Serrato Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee counseling services

Job summary

Serrato Corporation seeks an instructor to deliver lessons in Reading, Mathematics, and related subjects, guiding students toward performance and certification goals. The role emphasizes discipline, rapport, and collaboration with career tech instructors.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education, 1–2 years of teaching experience, and state teaching certification. Travel and classroom responsibilities are part of daily duties, with a focus on student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from a four-year college.
• Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.
• Certified to teach in state where the center is located, RO may waive if center cannot hire certified teachers, but candidate must pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
• Promotes a positive classroom atmosphere and maximum student motivation.
• Maintains discipline to ensure maximum learning.
• Establishes rapport with students and instructors.
• Coordinates curriculum development with career tech instructors.
• Utilizes curricular resources at the Center.
• Maintains student records and attendance in CIS.
• Participates in evaluating student performance and feedback.
• Supports graduation activities and adheres to safety practices.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Computer literacy

Teaching knowledge

Communication skills

Motivation & education

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

Background Checks

• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.