Career Preparation Instructor

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement match

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible

PTO exchange

Job summary

The Career Preparation Instructor at Eckerd Connects supports youth through the Job Corps program in Laredo, Texas. You will present instruction in designated subject areas, maintain classroom discipline, and build strong rapport with students to maximize learning.

Responsibilities include meeting SMART goals, preparing materials, managing attendance, and leveraging curriculum resources to engage disadvantaged youth. A High School diploma is required, with a preference for an education degree.

Qualifications

• Discipline to maintain classroom order and maximize learning.
• Ability to establish student/instructor rapport and use curriculum resources effectively.
• Ability to meet SMART Goals set by management.

Responsibilities

• Instructs in designated subject areas in a regular classroom setting.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management each program year.
• Maintains classroom discipline and motivates students for learning.
• Establishes rapport with students and uses curriculum resources.
• Prepares classroom materials and maintains student folders and attendance.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Curriculum resources

Discipline

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

About this position

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving andmaking a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year


• 11 paid holidays


• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%


• Flexible spending accounts


• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability


• Group Term Life and AD'D Insurance


• Voluntary term life insurance


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer


• PTO Exchange

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Career Preparation Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.


• The Career Preparation Instructor meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.


• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning and student motivation.


• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport; u tilizes all possible curriculum resources available.


• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation, student folders, and daily attendance; m aintains student personnel folders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.


• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Education with a major in English, Social Studies, or related field.


• Prefer one year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.


• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record preferred.


• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.


• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location
Laredo Job Corps Center
1701 Island Street
Laredo, TX 78041
Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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