Instructor - Academic - AMIkids Gateways

AMIkids; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

PTO and Paid Holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

AMIkids is seeking an Instructor to support program academic learning and testing, assisting with lesson plans and ensuring students earn credits or GED. The role involves instruction across core subjects, life skills, and career readiness, while supervising activities and maintaining records.

CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention training are expected, along with punctual attendance and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with youth.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and tailor instruction to diverse youth.
• Deliver core subjects and electives per lesson plans and IEPs.
• Motivate youth toward educational goals and credits.
• Use behavior modification for redirection and coaching.
• Provide life skills and career readiness instruction when needed.
• Supervise classroom activities and computer-based work.
• Maintain instructional materials and resources.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Motivation and guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of youth experience

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

The role of Instructor is to assist with program academic learning and testing functions and various classroom activities as assigned. The education instructor's primary objectives include facilitating lesson plans and ensuring student's success in earning credits or GED.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess and evaluate academic needs of youth; provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population as appropriate.
• Provide instruction related to core subject areas and electives according to lesson plans, IEPs and AMIkids Blended Learning Model incorporating other instructional strategies.
• Motivate and guide youth toward the successful accomplishment of established educational goals and objectives.
• Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to youth.
• Provide instruction in life skills and other career readiness curriculum as needed.
• Supervise classroom activities and computer based assignments.
• Maintain appropriate educational materials, equipment and resources.
• Maintain timely accurate and complete youth records (includes but not limited to lesson plans and grades).
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times.
• Exhibit patience and empathy in appropriate situations.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry recognized policies/procedures/regulations.
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation.
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and education facility.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth.

What's in it for you?

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within.
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.