Educator

Old Colony YMCA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA is seeking an Instructor for the OCC Community Justice Support Center to plan and deliver ASE curriculum, oversee HiSet testing, and maintain accurate participant records. The role emphasizes quality educational services and modeling core values such as honesty, respect, caring, and responsibility in all duties.

The instructor will administer TABE tests, assess participant abilities, place participants appropriately, and provide tutoring and FAFSA assistance when needed,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree with two years’ related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to helping participants complete HiSet with high-quality educational services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ASE classes and individual goals.
• Provide individual and classroom instruction as needed.
• Administer TABE tests; score and maintain education records.
• Complete educational assessments for new participants.
• Assess abilities and assist in appropriate placement.
• Provide a safe learning environment using motivational interviewing strategies.
• Work with colleges/universities administering HiSet exams.
• Register participants timely for HiSet exams.
• Provide academic support and tutoring.
• Assist with FAFSA applications when needed.
• Verify participant’s high school diploma, GED, or HiSet.
• Facilitate computer skills and keyboarding classes.
• Lead financial and life skills groups as needed.
• Documentation of urine screens when required.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Instruction

HiSet testing

Assessment

Student records

Motivational interviewing

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years' experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

OLD COLONY Y JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Instructor, OCC Community Justice Support Center

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, OCC CJSC

JOB SUMMARY: The Instructor is responsible for planning and implementing ASE curriculum, schedules and has oversight for HiSet testing, maintains accurate educational records for each participant and provides quality educational services at the Center. S/he will display and encourage the character traits of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility in the fulfillment of all job duties.

Job Function

Program/Department Responsibility:

• Develop and implement ASE classes and individual goals.
• Provide individual and classroom instruction as needed.
• Administer TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests. Score tests and ensure records are maintained in educational files.
• Responsible for completing an educational assessment on all new participants.
• Assess the educational abilities of participants and assist in appropriate placement.
• Provide a safe learning environment utilizing motivational interviewing strategies.
• Work closely with colleges/universities that administer HiSet exams.
• Ensure the timely registration of Center participants who are eligible to take the HiSet exam.
• Provide academic support and tutoring.
• Assist participants with College Admissions FAFSA applications as needed.
• Responsible for verification of participant’s high school diploma, GED or HiSet.
• Facilitate computer skills/keyboarding classes.
• Facilitate financial and life skills groups as needed.
• Collection and documentation of urine screens as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor(s).

Supervision of Personnel: None

Fiscal Responsibility: Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders, vouchers and employee expenses as requested.

Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility: Ensure that the Instructor’s office and classrooms meet the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.

Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility

• Attend all assigned meetings.
• Actively participate in the Y’s Annual Campaign.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong, enthusiastic commitment to helping participants develop the skills needed to successfully complete the HiSet.
• A proven ability to work well in a multi-racial/cultural setting with high risk population.
• Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams).
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Must submit and pass drug testing upon hire.
• A minimum of one evening shift per week is required.
• Some traveling required for meetings and trainings
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand during the work day.

Closing Statement

To ensure the overall operations of the Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned. In addition, I understand that my work location and hours of employment are subject to change to meet the business needs of the Old Colony Y.

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Employee’s Signature Employee’s Printed Name

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Date Revised 6/11/24

Requirements

CLOSING STATEMENT:

To ensure the overall operations of the Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned. In addition, I understand that my work location and hours of employment are subject to change to meet the business needs of the Old Colony Y.

_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Employee’s Signature Employee’s Printed Name

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Date Revised 6/11/24