Career-Ready Academic Instructor for At-Promise Youth

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC operates the St. Louis Job Corps Center and is seeking an Applied Academic Instructor to join our team.

You will report to the Academic Manager and lead instruction for eligible students in a supportive, structured setting. The role emphasizes using an approved curriculum, maintaining a safe classroom, leveraging technology, and applying competency-based, student-centered teaching approaches while mentoring young adults and collaborating with counselors and staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education is required.
• Current/state teaching certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic subjects using an approved curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Use varied teaching methods for diverse learners.
• Utilize technology and computer-based instructional tools.
• Apply competency-based instruction and student-centered strategies.
• Mentor young adults and model professionalism.
• Collaborate with counselors, nurses, and staff to support student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and documentation.
• Support workplace readiness and Career Success Standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional technology

Student-centered teaching

Career readiness focus

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

State teaching certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Distinction, LLC operates the St. Louis Job Corps Center and is seeking an Applied Academic Instructor to join our team.

You will report to the Academic Manager and lead instruction for eligible students in a supportive, structured setting. The role emphasizes using an approved curriculum, maintaining a safe classroom, leveraging technology, and applying competency-based, student-centered teaching approaches while mentoring young adults and collaborating with counselors and staff to ensure