Reading Instructor (816440)

Equus; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Riverton, WY seeks a dedicated instructor to deliver GED, TABE reading and math, and high school diploma preparation. You will teach social and employability skills, manage classrooms, track attendance, and document progress in CIS.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and state teaching certification; strong communication, data interpretation, and ability to engage students. You will participate in meetings and complete training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching certification in the relevant state preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional materials.
• Ability to write reports and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly to groups.

Responsibilities

• Instruct GED, TABE reading/mathematics, and high school diploma prep.
• Reading gains and student progress monitoring.
• Maintain attendance records per class period.
• Manage classroom environment for effective learning.
• Participate in weekly center and staff meetings.
• Document progress/evaluations in CIS.
• Provide quality customer service to students.
• Assist with student retention and course planning.
• Complete required staff training and reports.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Report writing

Public speaking

Mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

• 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 number 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 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.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate workplace behavior.
• Completes weekly reports as required.
• Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ensures a 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 the 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 that offer CSS and employability‑skill building opportunities for students.
• Monitors TABE achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Certified to teach in the state where the center is located (RO may waive if the center is unable to hire certified 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 fragments, 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.

Additional Information

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. 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.