Academic Instructor - Reading

Serrato Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long-term disability

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking an instructor to design and deliver lessons across Reading, Mathematics, and related subjects. You will manage classroom activities, track student progress, and collaborate with career tech instructors to align curricula. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction and a focus on student outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education, a state teaching credential, and strong Microsoft Office skills. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent experience.
• Valid State Driver's License and teaching certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• 1–2 years of related education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere and motivate students.
• Maintain classroom discipline to ensure maximum learning.
• Record attendance and student data in CIS and maintain student folders.
• Coordinate curriculum development with career tech instructors.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

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.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• 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

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• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.

Salary: $52000 per year