Career Preparation Instructor

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Benefits

401k Plan

HSA

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is seeking an instructor to teach basic principles of vocational skills to students and collaborate with academic instructors to deliver applied academics.

The role emphasizes classroom discipline, curriculum coordination, and safe, engaging learning environments. Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be certified or licensed as required, with an active driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Must be certified, licensed or accredited in state of employment, or accredited by a professional trade organization. Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom to maximize learning.
• Collaborates with academic instructors to coordinate curriculum and deliver applied academics.
• Maintains student records and ensures weekly updates of data systems.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and equipment.
• Performs driving responsibilities and monitoring duties as needed.
• Provides feedback to students on employability skills and supports their job readiness.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students. Ensures rigor and relevance of subjects taught. Collaborates with academic instructors in the delivery of applied academics.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration

Procedures

• Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Works with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics.
• Uses all possible curricular resources available on Center.
• Ensures adequate classroom preparation.
• Ensures proper maintenance of student personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards and any other pertinent information concerning students, and at least weekly updates of TARS.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Records Department.
• Assists in the completion of students’ resume.
• Maintains building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies.
• Performs driving responsibilities and monitoring activities when needed.
• Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation and participation.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Participates in student performance evaluations as required or requested.
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Continuously helps students become more employable.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. (Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

Experience

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be certified, licensed or accredited in state of employment, or accredited by professional trade organization. Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include:

• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

Disclaimer

As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law, [phone], or [e-mail] for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.