Soft Skills Training Instructor (Pool)

State of South Carolina; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's readySC program seeks a Soft Skills Training Instructor to deliver classroom training at Spartanburg Community College in Duncan. You will use approved curricula to teach leadership, teamwork, and communication, employing available technology to enhance delivery.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, documenting class records securely, engaging learners, and evaluating skill demonstrations, while maintaining a positive learning environment and flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and related training experience; or an associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience facilitating soft skills in a classroom, preferably in industry.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and provide flexible training hours.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and curriculum development is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, leadership, and process improvement.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with office applications (Word, Excel, PPT).

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom training per project scope using pre-approved curricula.
• Use technology (laptop, projector, PowerPoint) for course delivery.
• Prepare materials and classroom setup prior to class.
• Document class paperwork and handle securely.
• Create a positive, welcoming learning environment.
• Engage participants and minimize lecture-heavy sessions.
• Follow prescribed curriculum and connect learning to workplace applications.
• Evaluate participants on key skill demonstrations and provide feedback.
• Manage basic disruptive behaviors professionally.
• Continuously improve facilitation skills based on best practices.

Skills

Soft skills training

Facilitation

Independent work

Verbal skills

Written skills

Flexible hours

Manufacturing familiarity

Curriculum development

Adult learning theory

Leadership knowledge

Process improvement

Interpersonal skills

Office software (Word/Excel/PPT)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

readySC™ is a part of the Economic Development Division of the South Carolina Technical College System. We promote economic and workforce development for the State of SC by providing customized training for new and expanding business and industry in the State of SC.

The primary duty of the Soft Skills Training Instructor is to deliver classroom training according to project scope, using and following pre-approved training curricula. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate classroom training on topics such as Leadership, Team Building, Effective Communication Skills, 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts, Train the Trainer.
• Effectively use current technology (laptop, projector, PowerPoint, etc.) in the classroom for course delivery.
• Prepare facilitation/delivery, materials, and classroom setup prior to class start.
• Ensure proper documentation on all class paperwork and handle it securely.
• Create a positive and welcoming learning environment.
• Establish interaction with and amongst participants.
• Use a facilitative training method to engage participants and limit lecture of content.
• Follow prescribed training curriculum.
• Reinforce learning by making connections to training objectives and workplace application.
• Evaluate participants on the demonstration of key skills.
• Provide constructive feedback to participants in a professional and respectful manner.
• Respectfully manage basic difficult behaviors in the classroom.
• Strive to continuously improve classroom facilitation skills based on current best practices.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in corporate training and development, manufacturing, and/or military training; or an associate’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience in corporate training and development, manufacturing, and/or military training; or a high school diploma and four (4) years relevant experience in corporate training and development, manufacturing, and/or military training.

• Previous experience facilitating soft skills training in a classroom environment, preferably in industry.
• Candidates should be able to work independently, be self-directing, have good verbal and written skills, and be available for flexible training hours.
• Familiarity with manufacturing production environments and curriculum development is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Knowledge of leadership and process improvement principles.
• Highly competent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Personal Computer skills in the major office applications, e.g. Word, Excel, PPT.

Additional Comments

This position will be located at Spartanburg Community College - 1875 E Main St, Duncan, SC 29334. Frequent travel within the SCC service area that includes Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties is required.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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This is a time-limited part-time position where hours may vary from week to week. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question