On-Call Academic Instructor for Youth Programs

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking an instructional professional to provide academic instruction at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. The role requires a bachelor's degree, a valid teaching certificate, and experience with youth, with a focus on aligning lessons to approved curricula and career training standards.

You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor student progress, collaborate with counselors, and ensure a respectful, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certificate in state of employment and one year related experience.
• Experience with youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits. Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Maintain organized, clean training environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Participate on student assessment panels; perform required documentation.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports including required CIS updates.
• Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.
• Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
• Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; relate academic skills to career training and workplace requirements.
• Participate in student behavior management programs.
• Assist in developing community linkages.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provide positive, quality customer service to students, staff and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Experience with youth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certificate

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking an instructional professional to provide academic instruction at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. The role requires a bachelor's degree, a valid teaching certificate, and experience with youth, with a focus on aligning lessons to approved curricula and career training standards.

You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor student progress, collaborate with counselors, and ensure a respectful, safe learning environment.