YouthBuild Education Teacher

Job Description:

Youth Build Education Teacher

Title:

Youth Build Education Teacher Classification:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Youth Build Program Manager Salary: $45,000

Scope of Position The Youth Build Education Teacher provides academic instruction, case management, mentoring, and individualized support to Youth Build participants working toward their High School Equivalency (HiSET) credential and education and employment goals. This position assesses academic needs, delivers engaging instruction, monitors measurable skill gains and educational progress, and maintains an assigned caseload. The Education Teacher works collaboratively with Youth Build staff to help participants overcome barriers, develop leadership and workforce skills, successfully complete the program, and transition into employment, apprenticeship, occupational training, or postsecondary education.

• Provide classroom instruction and individualized academic support in Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and other subjects required for HiSET completion
• Assess academic skills, develop individualized education plans, and provide instruction that accommodates multiple academic levels and learning styles
• Prepare participants for HiSET testing and monitor academic progress, measurable skill gains, testing, attendance, and credential attainment
• Maintain an assigned caseload and provide ongoing case management, mentoring, coaching, and individualized participant support
• Conduct one-on-one meetings to review academic progress, attendance, barriers, personal development, and education and career goals
• Mentor participants in accountability, communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, leadership and professional behavior
• Incorporate career readiness, life skills, financial and digital literacy, leadership development, and workforce concepts into instruction
• Collaborate with Youth Build staff to support transitions into employment, registered apprenticeships, occupational training and postsecondary education
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, leadership development, community service, and other Youth Build activities
• Maintain accurate participant and educational records and assist with tracking outcomes in accordance with EDSI, Youth Build, U.S. Department of Labor, and funder requirements
• Maintain participant confidentiality and adhere to all program policies and procedures
• Other opportunities as available

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Workforce Development, or related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in education, tutoring, case management, mentoring, coaching, or youth development
• Experience working with young adults or individuals facing barriers to education and employment preferred
• HiSET/GED, Adult Basic Education, alternative education, or workforce development experience preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, relationship-building, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn participant tracking and case management systems

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day:
Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

• * We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• * We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• * We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• * We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• * We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the…