Digital Careers Instructor

Position: Digital Careers Instructor ($500 Sign-On Bonus)

Description Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Summary

The Digital Careers Instructor at Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is responsible for working directly with students by teaching vocational skills and supporting students in their acquisition and use of these skills. Instructors play an integral part in the process of curriculum. This position focuses primarily in the areas of food service and hospitality.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, implement and teach curriculum based on student and program needs
• Skill assessment and creation of individualized accommodations for student skill acquisition
• Develop and maintain experiential learning opportunities with local businesses and employers
• Record student information and evaluate student performance electronically
• Other duties as assigned

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Plan, prepare and deliver updated syllabuses, lesson plans, learning objectives, and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and aligned with best practices
• Assist students in developing directional skills and travelling independently through Metro Transit and Metro Mobility as part of transportation classes
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust curriculum strategies

Classroom Management

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing clear expectations and enforcing rules and procedures, aligned with the student handbook
• Identify any students with needed classroom accommodations and collaborate with the advisors on an implementation plan
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as liaison between MICC and community partners to coordinate and communicate program needs as well as resolve issues regarding student concerns, schedule changes and other pertinent areas
• Collect and analyze program data to maintain quality of services, improve partnerships, and meet accountability and reporting measures
• Collaborate and consult with family members, advisors and community organizations

Requirements Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, Youth Work, Social Science, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology or related field required
• Experience in working with young adults with learning disabilities is highly desirable
• Classroom instruction and curriculum development is highly desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to identify and assist in solving problems using strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility and good judgment
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational, employee and student information
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Confidence in developing partnerships with outside organizations and businesses
• You must be able to drive and possess a valid driver’s license for this position

Benefits

MICC offers a competitive salary and an incredible benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Medical and Dental Insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance**
• 403(b) Retirement Plans***
• Voluntary plans including Vision, additional Life & AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Insurance

* MICC pays a significant percentage of the cost

** MICC pays the premiums for both STD and LTD

*** 100% immediate vesting with 4% Safe Harbor Match (if the employee contributes 5%)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

MICC offers a generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 176 hours / 22 days (prorated upon start date) of paid vacation time
• 80 hours / 10 days (accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period) of paid sick time
• 80 hours / 10 days (holiday schedule available upon request) of paid holidays
• 8 hours / 1 day for floating holiday

How to Apply

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, please submit your application. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC.

* MICC is an equal opportunity employer, a…