Core Competencies Instructor - AOE International

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International, a nonprofit focused on community support and workforce development, seeks an experienced instructor to deliver CEJA Core Competencies to new cohorts every month. You will teach essential employability and clean energy basics, including OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED, plus career exploration with employers.

The role involves hands-on delivery in lab and classroom settings, assessing participants, and coordinating with case managers to guide career pathways.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience teaching or training adults in workforce readiness, adult education or occupational training.
• Working knowledge of construction or clean energy workplaces and safety practices.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience with learners who face barriers to employment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and digital collaboration tools.
• Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Core Competencies modules through hands-on, scenario-based activities set in clean energy workplaces.
• Teach the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course and First Aid/CPR/AED, and complete the records each credential requires.
• Teach digital skills in the computer lab, and basic tool use and foundational electricity in the training lab.
• Assess each participant during and at the end of training, using varied methods, and record attendance and results.
• Identify participants who are struggling, re-teach and re-assess the specific component, and notify the case manager.
• Host employer panels, job site visits and mock interviews with business engagement staff.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom that builds on participants' existing knowledge and strengths.
• Help each participant confirm a Career Pathway choice and pass the plan to the case manager and pathway instructors.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Workforce readiness

Adult education

Digital collaboration tools

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Description

AOE International is a non-profit organization focused on community support and development, with a strong emphasis on workforce development and education. We partner with various organizations to address social needs, including poverty, access to resources, and educational opportunities.

Position summary

Teach the CEJA Core Competencies to a new cohort every month: 100 hours of essential employability skills, essential workplace skills and clean energy basics, including OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR/AED, plus 10 hours of career exploration with employers. The instructor sets the tone for the whole program and prepares participants to succeed in pathway training.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Deliver the Core Competencies modules through hands-on, scenario-based activities set in clean energy workplaces.
• Teach the OSHA 10-Hour Construction course and First Aid/CPR/AED, and complete the records each credential requires.
• Teach digital skills in the computer lab, and basic tool use and foundational electricity in the training lab.
• Assess each participant during and at the end of training, using varied methods, and record attendance and results.
• Identify participants who are struggling, re-teach and re-assess the specific component, and notify the case manager.
• Host employer panels, job site visits and mock interviews with business engagement staff.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom that builds on participants' existing knowledge and strengths.
• Help each participant confirm a Career Pathway choice and pass the plan to the case manager and pathway instructors.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience teaching or training adults in workforce readiness, adult education or occupational training.
• Working knowledge of construction or clean energy workplaces and safety practices.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience with learners who face barriers to employment.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and digital collaboration tools.
• Bachelor's degree in education, workforce development or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Training and authorization required

• OSHA-authorized Construction outreach trainer (or completion of the trainer course within three months of hire) and First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.
• Department authorization and equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility training before working with participants.