CPP Instructor — Career Exploration & Presentation Coach

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

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