Academic Instructor

Description

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

(San Jose) Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core 

Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Job Summary: Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This role requires you to have availability Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm. 

• -Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.
• -Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• -Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• -Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• -Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• -Responsible for the maintenance of student personnel folders.
• -Understands and follows all required processes in respect to student attendance and accountability. 
• -Attends all required training.
• -Perform all similar and incidental duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: State certified, licensed or accredited by a professional trade organization. No teaching experience required, however, if candidate is not state certified, he/she must have practical experience in the subject/trade area. Must have the ability to transfer topical knowledge to meet specific learning objectives.

Preferred: Extensive practical knowledge of trade and teaching experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge of methods needed to instill appropriate behavior as well as work and study habits in adolescent students; of housekeeping techniques and management; to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions or directives fluently in English.