HSE/HSD Instructor

ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A youth mentoring organization in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a certified HSE/HSD Instructor to teach at-risk youth. Key responsibilities include providing classroom instruction, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring student motivation. Candidates must hold a teaching certification, a valid driver's license, and pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire students are essential. The position offers benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to teach in the state where the center is located.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in a regular classroom setting.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Maintain discipline for maximum learning.
• Utilize curriculum resources effectively.
• Record and forward daily student attendance.

Skills

Certified to teach in state

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire students

Job description

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Duties & Responsibilities

• The HSE/HSD Instructor reports to the Academic Manager and is a salaried, exempt position.
• The HSE/HSD Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• The HSE/HSD Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Maintains student personnel folders.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.

Qualifications

• Certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification)
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of required subject area. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

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