Academic Teacher

Description

We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees: 

· Medical – 3 Tier Options - Health Savings Account – Live Health Online

· Dental

· Vision

· Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings

· Employer Paid Short-term Disability

· Employer Paid Long-term Disability

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness

· Employee Assistance Program

· 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Bereavement Leave

· Sick Time

· Vacation Time

· 12 Paid Holidays 

Job Summary: Responsible for providing academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula, leading to student skill and credential attainment.

Duties:

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area(s) of instruction that leads to positive student achievements and high center performance.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, education and training, personal concerns and study habits.
• Coordinate with CTT and evening studies instructors, counselors, residential advisors and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in designated academic instructional area and in coordination with designated CTT instructors; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials; administer and correct tests; maintain progress, attendance and other reports as required.
• Evaluate and develop curricula, instructional materials, methods and techniques consistent with corporate and management directives.
• Assist in ensuring OMS performance standards meet or exceed DOL and Insights Training Group LLC standards and expectations; utilize available automated systems and reports, including CIS and CTS reports, to monitor and enhance student as well as program progress and performance.
• Participate in student career management and evaluation processes as required. Complete student evaluations, enter case notes and employer certifications earned, and update student progress in CIS.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is safe, clean and conducive to student learning, and achievement.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities; develop and conduct enrichment programs as needed or assigned.
• Assist in developing community linkages and volunteers for the academic programs department.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy and Center Behavior Management System.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, consistently monitoring student behavior and conduct, and mentoring students where necessary.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices; attend all required staff training.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding academic department activities, evening studies, problem solving, and interdepartmental and center programs, activities and events.
• Cultivate and maintain a culture on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to learn and work.
• Follows the CDSS/CSS/BMS plan and procedures daily
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Models appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits. Continuously help students become more employable

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of one year related experience in education.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified to teach in state of center. Valid State Driver’s License.