Career Preparation Instructor

Chugach Alaska Corporation; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Vacation time (10 days)

Sick Time (10 days)

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions, located in Palmer, AK, is seeking an instructor to provide instruction to students under approved career preparation curricula in compliance with DOL guidelines. Pay rate is $48,500/year with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:45am–4:45pm.

Benefits include participation in a 401(k) with company matching after 1 year, and a vacation, sick time, and holiday plan. This role requires an Associate’s Degree, youth experience, and valid driving privileges.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; two years of relevant youth experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Background check and drug test required for contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with direct instruction and guidance in DOL-approved curricula.
• Develop and prepare lessons; update curricula as needed.
• Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, training, and study habits; coordinate with career services.
• Administer aptitude and interest assessments to help students choose a path.
• Participate on evaluation panels and maintain required documentation.
• Administer tests; maintain progress and attendance records.
• Manage equipment and supplies; propose purchases as needed.
• Develop enrichment curricula and conduct classroom projects.
• Keep classroom clean and organized; maintain discipline.
• Lead student activities to support development and center life.
• Assist in building community linkages to support CPP classes.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree

2 years youth experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Position Location

Palmer, AK

Job Overview

Responsible for providing instruction to students in accordance with approved career preparation curricula in compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) and management guidelines.

Pay Rate: $48,500.00/year
Hours worked: M-F, 7:45am-4:45pm
Retirement Plan: Eligible to participate in company 401(k) with Company matching after 1 year
Vacation: Minimum of ten days per year. Actual days are based upon your Service Date
Sick Time: Ten days per year
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides students with basic direction, instruction, and assistance in the career preparation period per DOL program requirements.
• Develops and prepares lessons; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Motivates and counsels’ students in areas of behavior, training, personal issues and study habits; coordinates with career development services and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training and adjustment to center life.
• Provides aptitude and interest assessments for students, to assist them in choosing an appropriate career pathway.
• Participates on evaluation panels; prepares required documentation and evaluations.
• Administers and corrects tests; maintains progress and attendance reports.
• Controls use of equipment and supplies; recommends purchases.
• Develops curricula for enrichment programs, as assigned, and instructs classroom lessons and projects.
• Maintains records, cleanliness, and classroom discipline.
• Conducts student activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students and their adjustment to center life.
• Assists in developing community linkages and volunteers to enhance the Career Preparation Program (CPP) classes.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Associate’s Degree
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience with youth.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of the job may be substituted for Associates’ Degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with Job Corps program.
• State of Alaska teaching certificate.

Working Conditions:

Work is typically performed in an office setting and at various locations on Center. Employee must regularly walk, climb stairs and visually observe Center environment. Employee must be able to run and respond to physical altercations or other emergencies rapidly for the safety of students, Center staff and property. Employee must be able to safely operate a passenger vehicle and supervise students simultaneously.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to be able to frequently required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [e-mail].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.

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