Workforce Development Educator

Summary

The Academy for Career Readiness at Nuvance Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Workforce Development Educator to empower young adults aged 16‑24 with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in today's workforce. This role involves designing and delivering engaging, student‑centered training programs that align with employer needs and support career pathways in healthcare and beyond.

• Deliver an engaging and interactive workforce development curriculum that teaches essential employability skills for all careers, while integrating technical healthcare training relevant to hospital environments.
• Administer and support hands‑on healthcare training modules, including basic clinical skills, safety protocols, and hospital operations.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and instructional materials that reflect current industry standards and best practices.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the unique needs and learning styles of students.
• Evaluate students progress and program effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their skills and achieve career goals.
• Collaborate with Academy staff and hospital departments to align training with workforce needs and ensure program relevance.
• Implement student‑centered, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive teaching methods.
• Facilitate meetings and training with hospital staff to coordinate programming and support student success.
• Build meaningful and sustained relationships with students to foster engagement and retention.
• Provide small group and individual tutoring/instruction as needed.
• Support students in navigating career pathways, including resume development, interview preparation, and job placement.
• Assist with program logistics, data tracking, and reporting as required by the Program Director.
• Maintain and model Nuvance Health values.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Required:
  
  Bachelors degree
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Training and Talent Development
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  Workforce development, Healthcare Education, or Teaching Special Education or Non‑traditional learners
• Experience teaching or training young adults using active learning practices (e.g. discussions, projects, hands‑on activities).
• Familiarity with healthcare environments and technical training in clinical or administrative roles.
• Strong understanding of effective teaching methodologies and workforce development practices.
• Demonstrated experience assessing student progress and tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt instruction to various learning styles and needs.
• Experience developing and/or teaching culturally responsive and trauma‑informed curriculum.