CCTE Instructor

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Full Time Memphis, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Division:
Goodwill Excel Center - Midsouth

Reports To:

Director of Workforce Development

Under the leadership and direction of the Workforce Development Department, the CCTE Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, in-demand, high skill career and technical education instruction that prepares students for post-secondary education, industry certification, and employment opportunities. The CCTE Instructor is responsible for facilitating engaging, hands‑on lessons aligned with curriculum standards, workforce demands and expectations. The CCTE Instructor combines occupational and soft skills with real-world vocational education.

Additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Provide hands‑on, skill‑based learning experiences that connect classroom instruction to real‑world applications.
• Create lesson plans and instruct students in real‑world, in‑demand, high‑skill, and high‑wage vocational education.
• Support students in career exploration, employability skills, and industry certification readiness.
• Supervise the effective use of software, tools and equipment.
• Develop and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned instruction that supports CCTE standards and program goals.
• Identify new sources of industry‑specific vocational, employability and occupational skills related opportunities.
• Assist with the tracking and monitoring of program of study, course progression, and certification attainment.
• Re‑engage students' academic journey, fostering self‑confidence and assurance that the program is tailored to meet the unique needs of adult learners.
• Assist and support the organization and facilitation of Barrier Buster and CCR events, which include but are not limited to certification enrollment, college signing, college fairs, tours, scholarships, etc. for current students, teachers, and alumni.
• Maintain relationships and gather program feedback to support ongoing program initiatives.
• Collaborate with school leaders, WFD Coordinators, CCR Instructors, Employers, and Community partners to support student success.
• Attend and participate in school events, tours, workshops, conferences, professional development, and meetings.
• Additional responsibilities assigned by Department Leader.

This position works closely with Workforce Development and Academics to support successful student‑centered workforce development and College, Career and Technical Education program. CCTE Instructors will be required to support industry testing, academics and specific program performance. CCTE Instructors will work closely with the WFD Coordinator with coordinating, tracking, and monitoring (CCR), credentialing, technical education and workforce development activities, with a focus on ensuring readiness and maintaining accountability metrics at the assigned school level.

• Support Postsecondary Placement: 50% of Excel Center graduates will apply and be accepted for admission in a post‑secondary school (college, trade school, or training programs) of choice.
• 30% of Excel Center graduates will be employed at a livable wage (above Federal minimum wage level) within 6 months of graduation.

• Must demonstrate an affinity and enthusiasm for Goodwill Excel Center mission of helping individuals of various backgrounds, cultures, educational and socio‑economic statuses.
• Demonstrates professionalism and serves as an engaging, direct representative of the Excel Center’s model and culture.
• Maintains effective oral and written communication with internal and external business partners, employers, team leaders and students.
• Collaborates with and maintains strong relationships with internal departmental teams, team leaders, and school administration.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy of data tracking, monitoring, and entering information.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a high‑energy work environment.
• Ability to analyze data…