Reading Instructor (816440)

Equus; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus is seeking qualified instructors to deliver GED, TABE reading/math, and high school diploma programs. The role includes teaching related social and employability skills, project-based learning, and maintaining accurate attendance.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, staff collaboration, and ongoing assessment of student progress. The position emphasizes safe, supportive classrooms and active participation in team and department meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
• State teaching certification required; waiver possible if center cannot hire certified teachers; candidate must pursue certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to present information clearly and respond to questions; work with fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct GED preparation, TABE reading and math, and high school diploma programs.
• Teach social skills, employability skills, applied academics and project-based learning.
• Maintain attendance records and monitor classroom attendance/discipline.
• Manage classroom environment and ensure safe, effective learning.
• Plan lessons, participate in staff meetings, and complete required staff training.
• Deliver accommodations to students and provide quality customer service.
• Evaluate and record student progress; document case notes in CIS where appropriate.
• Support student retention and monitor TABE achievements.
• Participate in center team meetings and departmental meetings.

Skills

Reading and analytical skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Mathematical reasoning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Performs professional level instruction to students enrolled in GED preparation and TABE reading and math preparation classes, and high school diploma programs. Also responsible for instructing social skills, employability skills, applied academics and project-based learning.

Reading gains

Staff will take appropriate attendance

Classroom Management as evidenced by # of classroom incidents

Active trainee engagement - monitored by classroom observation - Lesson Planning

Maintain accurate attendance records/hourly/per class period

Demonstrates the ability to manage the classroom environment and classroom discipline for effective learning

Demonstrates full knowledge of competency-based instruction, computer assigned instruction, cooperative learning techniques

Actively participates in weekly center team meetings

Actively participates in departmental and all staff meetings

Completes required staff training in a timely manner - Reports directly to departmental manager - Model, mentor, monitor appropriate work place behavior

Completes weekly reports as required

Basic computer skills are required, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Work and Excel - Ensuring clean and safe work environment

Participates in active shooter and fire drills

Delivers necessary accommodations to students

Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies

Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate

Delivers quality customer service to students

Assists with student retention

Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material

Facilitates communication with center departments - Employs activities which offer CSS and employability skills building opportunities for students

Monitoring TABE achievements

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
• Certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unalbe to hire ceritfied teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, groups of managers, students, and the general public
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractures, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw related conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram terms, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.