Career Preparation Instructor

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students. Ensures rigor and relevance of subjects taught. Collaborates with academic instructors in the delivery of applied academics.

• Teaches the basic principles and concepts of vocational skills to students.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning.
• Works with academic instructors in coordinating curriculum development and delivering applied academics.
• Uses all possible curricular resources available on Center.
• Ensures adequate classroom preparation.
• Ensures proper maintenance of student personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards and any other pertinent information concerning students, and at least weekly updates of TARS.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Records Department.
• Assists in the completion of students’ resume.
• Maintains building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies.
• Performs driving responsibilities and monitoring activities when needed.
• Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation and participation.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Participates in student performance evaluations as required or requested.
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• 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, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Continuously helps students become more employable.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training. (Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

High School Diploma or HSE

Must be certified, licensed or accredited in state of employment, or accredited by professional trade organization. Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life…