Core Competencies Instructor: Workforce Readiness & Safety

The Leading Niche; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International is seeking an experienced instructor to deliver CEJA Core Competencies and essential employability and clean energy basics to a new cohort each month. The role covers OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, and career exploration with employers, with a focus on inclusive, hands-on learning in a workforce development setting.

You will assess participants, support them to choose a Career Pathway, and coordinate with case managers and instructors to ensure pathway success.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience teaching or training adults in workforce readiness or education.
• Working knowledge of construction or clean energy workplaces and safety practices.
• Strong facilitation skills and experience 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 Core Competencies modules through hands-on activities in clean energy workplaces.
• Teach OSHA 10-Hour Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED, and document required records.
• Instruct digital skills in computer labs and basic tools/electricity in training labs.
• Assess participants during and after training; record attendance and results.
• Identify struggling participants, re-teach, re-assess and notify the case manager.
• Host employer panels, job site visits and mock interviews with staff.
• Create an inclusive classroom that builds on participants' knowledge and strengths.
• Help participants confirm a Career Pathway and pass plans to relevant instructors.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Digital collaboration tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

AOE International is seeking an experienced instructor to deliver CEJA Core Competencies and essential employability and clean energy basics to a new cohort each month. The role covers OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR/AED, and career exploration with employers, with a focus on inclusive, hands-on learning in a workforce development setting.

You will assess participants, support them to choose a Career Pathway, and coordinate with case managers and instructors to ensure pathway success.