Core Competencies Instructor - AOE International

The Leading Niche; Carbondale (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International in Carbondale, IL seeks an instructor to deliver the CEJA Core Competencies to a new cohort each month, totaling 100 hours of essential employability skills and 10 hours of career exploration with employers.

The role requires teaching OSHA 10‑Hour Construction, First Aid/CPR/AED, and digital skills in the computer lab, plus basic electrical concepts in the training lab; assess participants and coordinate with the case manager and pathway instructors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver the CEJA Core Competencies modules through hands-on, scenario-based activities.
• Teach OSHA 10-Hour Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED; complete required records.
• Teach digital skills in the computer lab and basic tool use and foundational electricity in the training lab.
• Assess participants during and after training; document attendance and results.
• Identify learners needing re-teaching and coordinate with the case manager.
• Host employer panels, site visits and mock interviews with business staff.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom building on participants' strengths.

Skills

Adult Ed

Facilitation

Workforce Ready

Digital Tools

OSHA 10

First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.