Reading Instructor

Management & Training Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. The role focuses on delivering academic instruction to students in alignment with approved curricula, while following government and organizational directives.

You will provide guidance, assess student progress, and support a conducive learning environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and valid teaching certificate, plus at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in the state of employment; one year related experience preferred.
• Experience with youth; excellent written and verbal communication required; basic computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students per approved curricula.
• Provide basic direction and guidance to students in designated areas of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students on behavior, training, and study habits.
• Coordinate with counselors and staff to resolve training-related issues.
• Develop and prepare lessons aligned with curriculum guidelines; suggest changes as needed.
• Maintain organized training environment conducive to learning.
• Participate in student assessment panels and complete required documentation.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance records.
• Control use of equipment; recommend purchases.
• Develop enrichment programs as assigned.

Skills

Youth experience

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certificate

Job description

Wage - $55,000 annually

Schedule – Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for providing academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula. Provides students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area of instruction
2. Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits
3. Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training
4. Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials
5. Maintain organized, clean training environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning
6. Participate on student assessment panels; perform required documentation
7. Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports including required CIS updates
8. Control use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases
9. Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned
10. Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; relate academic skills to career training and workplace requirements. On a routine basis, inquire if individual students need assistance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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