Culinary Arts Instructor & Career Readiness Coach

Equus Workforce Solutions; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a professional instructor to teach in Job Corps career technical programs and to cover social, employability, and applied academics skills. The role includes maintaining discipline, building student/instructor rapport, coordinating curriculum with industry standards, and preparing necessary documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational trade experience and state certification where applicable; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in vocational trade required or preferred.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
• Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work‑based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
• Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
• Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
• Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
• Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vocational trade experience

Diversity experience with youth

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

State certification/licensing preferred

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a professional instructor to teach in Job Corps career technical programs and to cover social, employability, and applied academics skills. The role includes maintaining discipline, building student/instructor rapport, coordinating curriculum with industry standards, and preparing necessary documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational trade experience and state certification where applicable; a valid driver's license is