Career Preparation Coordinator

Paradigmworks-Group-Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paradigmworks Group Inc. is seeking a CPP Instructor to join the Hartford Job Corps educational team. You will welcome and guide students toward trade certification and job offers, delivering high-quality instruction in a supportive learning environment.

The role emphasizes career transition assessment, regular feedback on employability skills, and curriculum development with vocational staff to maximize student success.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Prior classroom experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with students are essential.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in planning and assessment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student career transition readiness.
• Participates in student evaluations and provides regular feedback on employability skills.
• Serves as instructional facilitator across varied classes and activities.
• Provides regular feedback on employability skills to students.
• Models and mentors Career Success Standards; maintains rapport.
• Develops and evaluates Career Preparation curriculum with instructors.
• Prepares adequately for classroom activities and maintains discipline to maximize learning.
• Ensures student engagement and active participation at all times.
• Establishes strong student/instructor rapport.
• Assists students in developing career goals and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Verbal and written skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Inclusive learning

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Classroom experience preferred

Job description

Paradigmworks Group Inc. is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our Career Preparation Phase educational team. The ideal candidate will be a welcoming presence at Hartford Job Corps, encouraging new students to learn and grow so they can graduate with trade certification and with a job offer in that trade or discipline. The CPP Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and fostering an engaging learning environment. This role is essential in shaping the academic journey of our students, ensuring they receive the support and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Duties

• Assesses student career transition readiness.
• Participates in student evaluations including employability skills. Provides regular feedback to students.
• Performs as an instructional facilitator in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in varied classes and activities to include but not limited to preparatory and developmental Academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework and CSS Standards, etc.
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills to students. Inspires them to go beyond their perceived expectations.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
• Develops and constantly evaluates Career Preparation curriculum and works directly with the vocational instructors and career transition staff in coordinating curriculum development.
• Makes adequate preparation for classroom activities and maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to maximize learning.
• Ensures that students are actively engaged at all times.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Assists students in developing career goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency (GED) required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous classroom experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage students effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in lesson planning and assessment.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Hartford, CT 06106 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Hartford, CT 06106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person