Student Orientation Leader (CPP Instructor)

Paycom; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Student Orientation Instructor to guide Job Corps students through their early weeks of enrollment. You will mentor learners, help them set career goals, and deliver CPP curriculum activities in a classroom setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, classroom management, and collaboration with campus staff to create a welcoming, safe environment where students can progress toward personal and professional success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Experience in group facilitation or teaching.
• Driver’s license valid in-state.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation sessions for CPP students.
• Guide students to develop Personal Career Development Plans.
• Facilitate CPP lessons and workshops.
• Collaborate with campus staff to maintain a welcoming, high-quality campus culture.

Skills

Communication

Motivational interviewing

Classroom management

Time management

Education

HS Diploma (or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join Our Team: Student Orientation Instructor (Career Preparation Period Instructor)Location: 518 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004Position Type: Full-Time, ExemptAbout the RoleAre you passionate about helping young people overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams? As a Job Corps CPP Instructor, you will guide, mentor, and empower new Job Corps students to build successful careers and independent lives. In this fulfilling role, you will work with Job Corps students during their first weeks of enrollment in a classroom setting and beyond, to provide personalized guidance, celebrate student milestones, and serve as a cornerstone of our supportive campus community.Your Impact & Key ResponsibilitiesEmpower & Mentor: Build strong, supportive mentoring relationships with students.Guide Career Pathways: Help students to create individualized Personal Career Development Plans to ensure student program retention and completion.Facilitate Lessons, Conversations, and Workshops: Work with cohorts of new students as they navigate through several weeks of CPP curriculum and activities.Overcome Barriers: Help students orient to campus, identify and help resolve personal, educational, and social challenges they may face.Collaborate Daily: Partner with staff across all departments to maintain a safe, welcoming, and high-quality campus culture.Lead by Example: Model and mentor core Career Success Standards.Why Choose Us?At Job Corps, we don't just teach job skills—we change lives. In this position, you will be the driving force behind student transformation. If you are ready to apply your expertise where it is needed most and make a tangible, daily impact on your community, we want to hear from you.What You Bring to the TableEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent required. A degree from an accredited school preferred.Experience: Previous group facilitation or teaching experience preferred. Prior experience within Job Corps or similar youth-development programs is a major plus!License: Valid in-state Driver’s License with the ability to meet company insurability requirements (occasional student transport required).Skills: Exceptional communication, motivational interviewing, classroom management, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent time management.“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.