Academic Instructor at Alternate Perspectives Inc in new orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Alternate Perspectives, Inc.

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR: Alternate Perspectives, Incorporated (API) has an immediate opening for an Academic Instructor. If you want to be a part of a dynamic team that helps young people ages 16-24 years old, this job is for you! You will be a part of the nation's most successful youth training and education program, Job Corps, for the past 60 years.

As a Job Corps team member, you will be responsible for teaching the students at a basic education level as all learning styles are different. As an instructor, you will need to utilize a blended learning student and be able to differentiate your instruction based on different needs. This position focuses on maintaining a positive classroom and allowing the classroom setting to be engaging as well as accountable. In the classroom being able to also utilize applied academic aids our students in focusing on job development skills. Instructors must be able to develop lesson plans about their subject matter and be able to adapt in times of need. Here at Job Corps, we believe every student can learn, it is just how it is presented.

Some Essential Functions:

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction, and assistance in a designated area(s) of instruction that leads to positive student achievements and center performance.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, education and training, personal concerns, and study habits.
• Coordinate with CTT and evening studies instructors, counselors, residential advisors, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in designated academic instructional areas and in coordination with designated CTT instructors; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials; administer and correct tests; maintain progress, attendance, and other reports as required.
• Evaluate and develop curricula, instructional materials, methods, and techniques consistent with corporate and management directives.
• Assist in ensuring OMS performance standards meet or exceed DOL and API standards and expectations; utilize available automated systems and reports, including CIS and CTS reports, to monitor and enhance student as well as program progress and performance.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education / Experiance: Bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate in the state of employment preferred. One year of instructional experience is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Employment waivers may be accepted with approval from DOL in place of a state-issued teaching certificate. Waiver must show progress to becoming certified.

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Salary:

$40,000.00

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