Academics Instructor - Substitute

Serrato Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company‑mɑ

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking an on‑call instructor to provide substitute teaching across Reading, Mathematics, CSS, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE. The role focuses on maintaining engagement, discipline, and strong student rapport while coordinating with career tech instructors.

A bachelor's degree in education and driving credentials are required. The position supports on‑site teaching with flexible hours and a requirement to participate in required staff training and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of related education experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Reading, Mathematics, CSS, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE as an on‑call substitute.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere and maximize student motivation.
• Maintain discipline to ensure effective learning and track student progress.
• Coordinate curriculum with career tech instructors and use available curricular resources.
• Maintain student folders and attendance records; document test scores and incidents.
• Assist with graduation exercises and adhere to all policies and safety practices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Motivation to educate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Primary Position Objective

This position is an on‑call position and is distinguished from an Academic Instructor in that work is on an as‑needed basis. 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, Career Success Standards (CSS), Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE. Conducts and manages academic classes.

Brief Description of Duties

• Performs as an instructor, as needed in a substitute capacity, in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, CSS, 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 resources 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 CSS. Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• 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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, 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

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.