Educational Instructor

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as an Educational Instructor in Americus and Cordele, Georgia!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $19.50

*Travel between Americus and Cordele offices required

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Educational Instructor position provides individualized and program specific instruction to participants including GED training and remedial services with a primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction.
• Responsible for prescribing standardized lesson based upon individual participant needs and will deliver instruction in an environment conducive to the learning experience, including supervision of participants and assessment of participant skill levels in order to assist them with reaching the goals established in their ISS and IEP.
• Deliver face to face, contextualized, and interactive instruction based upon individual participants identified Career Pathway in accordance with the program model.
• Responsible for filing and maintaining thorough, accurate participant records, case management sessions and maintains case note; perform routine follow-up with participants as it relates to education and employment.
• Administers orientation sessions and provides participants with the necessary program information.
• The instructor is expected to be familiar with the Local and Regional Plans and will shape instruction to meet the demands of individual student needs as well as local and regional workforce strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred), from an accredited College or University or equivalent years of experience. Global Career Development Facilitator certification preferred.
  
• Teaching certification and one year of work experience in business or Instructor/Teacher preferred; experience working with the at-risk population strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize various instructional technology software programs and equipment.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Travel between offices in Americus and Cordele.
  
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

1558 E. Forsyth St. Suite B

Americus, GA 31709

817 E. 16th Ave. Unit D
Cordele, GA 31015

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.