Academic Instructor Substitute

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking an instructional professional to provide academic instruction at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. The role requires a bachelor's degree, a valid teaching certificate, and experience with youth, with a focus on aligning lessons to approved curricula and career training standards.

You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor student progress, collaborate with counselors, and ensure a respectful, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certificate in state of employment and one year related experience.
• Experience with youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits. Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Maintain organized, clean training environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Participate on student assessment panels; perform required documentation.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports including required CIS updates.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.
• Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
• Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; relate academic skills to career training and workplace requirements.
• Participate in student behavior management programs.
• Assist in developing community linkages.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Experience with youth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certificate

Job description

Job Description

Wage - $173.08 per day

Schedule – On call

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing:

Responsible for providing academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula. Provides students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits. Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Maintain organized, clean training environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Participate on student assessment panels; perform required documentation.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports including required CIS updates.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.
• Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
• Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; relate academic skills to career training and workplace requirements. On a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance.
• Participate in student behavior management programs.
• Assist in developing community linkages.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certificate in state of employment and one year related experience.
• Experience with youth,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.