Opportunity Program - Workforce Development Instructor (Pooled Position)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Opportunity Program - Workforce Development Instructor.

You will develop and deliver foundational, pre-vocational instruction to adult students with developmental disabilities, in fields such as culinary, horticulture, or building maintenance. Responsibilities include creating curricula, aligning with industry standards and certifications, and preparing learners to apply skills in entry-level work settings.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering instruction to adult learners with varying abilities.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to learners’ needs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach courses in your subject area; schedules may include day, evening, or weekend sessions.
• Provide curriculum design and instructional planning aligned with competencies and industry standards.

Skills

Adult education

Hands-on teaching

Communication

Education

AS or AAS degree or industry certification

Job description

Position Title

Opportunity Program - Workforce Development Instructor (PooledPosition)

Job Category

WFD

Position Type

Instructor

Department

Workforce Development - Instructional

Job Summary

• Instruct adult and transitional high school students withdevelopmental disabilities in foundational, pre-vocational skillsin a specific area of expertise. For example, culinary,horticulture or building maintenance.
• Assess the instructional requirements of student cohort andprovide orientation and instruction to program content and expectedcompetencies to be learned.
• Create curriculum and lessons that utilize a variety ofinstructional techniques, with particular emphasis in hands-onskills, to prepare students to apply new acquired abilities in anentry-level position in the workplace.
• Ensure that industry standards and certifications areincorporated into the program, as applicable. For example, ServSafecertification, general safety practices, etc.
• Provide training in the proper use of tools and equipment tothe related industry.
• Reinforce the skills training to the application of skills inreal-life job settings.
• Instruct on, and emphasize the attributes for successfulemployee behaviors. For example, timeliness, attendance, followingsupervisor instruction, communication and interaction with peersand supervisors in the work place.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include creating and teaching courses in your areaof subject matter expertise. Class schedules may include day,evening or weekends.

Qualifications - Education

Minimum AS or AAS degree or industry relevant certification(s),with a strong work history and demonstrated subject matterexpertise. Professional designations or certifications in subjectmatter desired.

Qualifications - Experience

• Knowledge of subject matter via life experience, certificationor other demonstrated skill mastery required.
• Knowledge of current industry practices.
• Previous teaching experience of adult learners, and experiencewith individuals with varying abilities, learning styles stronglydesired.

Qualifications - Skills

• Ability to deliver education to students and flexibilitythroughout delivery.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods includingdemonstration, hands-on lessons, creating engaging visuals,application of technology where appropriate.
• Excellent communication skills

Work Hours

Class schedules may include day, evening or weekend schedules.Please specify availability.