Instructor

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated trainer/educator to maintain a productive learning environment, facilitate participant engagement, and model professional conduct. The role emphasizes aligning instruction with prescribed curricula and promoting quality interaction.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and experience in training or career development. EDSI is an inclusive employer offering opportunities to contribute to workforce development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in training, education, or career development preferred.
• Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an environment that promotes quality interaction and learning.
• Establish clear expectations and encourage client accountability.
• Implement a structure and plan aligned with curriculum goals.
• Maintain awareness of differences in learning styles and strengths.
• Implement quality instructional practices.
• Vary methods of instruction to sustain attention and interest.
• Utilize materials and activities to respond to learning style differences.
• Facilitate active learning in all curriculum.
• Demonstrate allegiance to policies, procedures, and expectations of EDSI.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation as prescribed.
• Collaborate effectively and communicate proactively with staff and clients.

Skills

Classroom management

Learner engagement

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Scope of Position

Maintain a classroom conducive to learning and facilitate successful participant engagement. Model positive and professional behavior.

Salary: $50,000

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning
• Establishing clear expectations and encouraging client accountability
• Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals
• Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths
• Implement quality instructional practices
• Vary methods of instruction to encourage attention and interest
• Utilize materials and activities to respond to differences in learning styles
• Facilitate active learning in all curriculum
• Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the balance of individual and group needs
• Complete identified curriculum tasks including job readiness, portfolio documentation and preparation for interviewing
• Model positive and professional behavior
• Demonstrate positive, pro-social interactions with clients, staff and community representatives
• Use written and spoken language adequately
• Use language reflective of commitment to diversity; demonstrate cultural competence
• Model respect and professionalism across all situations
• Demonstrate allegiance to policies, procedures, and expectations of EDSI
• Maintain timely and complete documentation, as prescribed
• Participate in required program and community meetings
• Collaborate effectively, and communicate proactively with staff and clients
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in training, education, or career development preferred
• Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Experience in a team-oriented environment

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement

We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.