Security and Protective Services Instructor

Eckerd Connects; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A reputable nonprofit organization is seeking a Security & Protective Services Instructor in Chicago, IL. The role involves teaching students in a classroom setting, motivating them for maximum learning, and providing counseling support. Candidates must have relevant certification or accreditation and pass necessary background checks. Benefits include low-cost medical insurance, vacation days, and a retirement savings plan. The annual salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the relevant state or profession.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen and a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Security & Protective Services curriculum.
• Promote a positive classroom atmosphere for maximum learning.
• Counsel and motivate students regarding behavior and study habits.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with vocational counselors.

Skills

Teaching

Counseling

Behavior Management

Education

Certification or accreditation in relevant field

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Security & Protective Services Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation and learning.
• Instructs on the Security & Protective Services curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• The Security & Protective Services Instructor counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
• Individualizes the Security & Protective Services curriculum to fit the students' choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with BCL-WBL Coordinator to implement the School to Career / Work-Based Learning Program as well as identify possible new WBL site partners.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and trainees on their evaluations.

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located, or is accredited by a professional trade organization. (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification)
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary Aleut

Our Program Location

Paul Simon Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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