CPP Instructor (64082)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a CPP Instructor to guide Job Corps students during their third week of enrollment, delivering engaging instruction, career exploration, and hands-on projects that help students identify and pursue a chosen Career Technical Training trade.

The role emphasizes public speaking, classroom facilitation, mentorship, and collaboration with other departments to support retention and program completion, while maintaining a safe, organized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s preferred
• Experience in teaching, group facilitation, career counseling, youth development, or Job Corps preferred
• Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor young adults from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and classroom management skills
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and provide individualized student support
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and presentation software

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging classroom instruction for students in their third week of Job Corps enrollment
• Guide students in career exploration and understanding trade opportunities
• Assist students in researching CTT programs
• Develop creative, interactive classroom projects to showcase trades
• Coach students in delivering professional presentations
• Incorporate public speaking, teamwork, communication, research, and problem-solving in activities
• Provide individualized support to students needing help completing assignments
• Evaluate student participation and readiness to transition into the CDP
• Promote Job Corps Career Success Standards and workplace readiness
• Maintain accurate student progress documentation and data integrity
• Collaborate with departments to support retention and program completion
• Maintain a safe, organized, positive classroom environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Research skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Presentation software

Basic computer applications

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19145, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $45,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Education, The CPP Instructor guides Job Corps students during their third week of enrollment by providing engaging instruction, career exploration, and creative, hands-on presentation opportunities that help students identify, explore, and confidently pursue their chosen career technical training (CTT) trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging classroom instruction and activities for students during their third week of Job Corps enrollment.
• Guide students through career exploration and help them understand the expectations, opportunities, and responsibilities associated with their selected trade.
• Assist students in researching their chosen Career Technical Training (CTT) programs.
• Develop creative, interactive, and hands-on classroom projects that allow students to showcase their selected trades.
• Coach students in developing and delivering professional presentations about their career interests and future goals.
• Incorporate public speaking, teamwork, communication, research, and problem-solving skills into classroom activities.
• Provide individualized support to students who need additional guidance or assistance completing assignments.
• Evaluate student participation, presentation skills, and overall readiness to transition into the CDP.
• Promote the Job Corps Career Success Standards, including professionalism, accountability, leadership, and workplace readiness.
• Maintain accurate student progress documentation and follow all data integrity guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments to support student retention, engagement, and successful program completion.
• Maintain a safe, organized, positive, and productive classroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching, group facilitation, career counseling, youth development, or Job Corps preferred.
• Experience developing creative classroom activities, projects, or student presentations is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to facilitate group discussions and provide individualized student support.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, research tools, and presentation software.
• Must possess a valid in-state driver's license.
• Must meet company insurance and driving eligibility requirements.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Creativity and innovative instructional techniques.
• Public speaking and presentation coaching.
• Career exploration and workforce development.
• Classroom facilitation and student engagement.
• Mentoring and positive youth development.
• Conflict resolution and behavior management.
• Communication and interpersonal relationship building.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Student assessment and progress monitoring.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training."