Career Preparation Phase Instructor

Job Corps is the country's most extensive nationwide no-cost residential career training program and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education,” the program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

The Career Preparation Phase Instructor at Albuquerque Job Corps Center reports to the academic manager that it is a salaried, exempt position. Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject areas. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relations and ethics, information management, communications, multicultural awareness, personal growth and development, career and personal planning, interpersonal skills, and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values 
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student support
• Meets SMART Goals established by the management of every Program
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation
• Maintains student personnel
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps
• Responsible for building and equipment in seeing that security measures are taken
• Accountable for the cleanliness
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student
• Assists Supervisor 
• Attends required staff training
• Adheres to all aspects of Aleut's Quality Assurance
• Communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property; adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility
• Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work a person performs in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in education with a major in English, Social Studies, or a related degree is preferred
• One year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth is preferred
• Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of the required subject area. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population—excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The position requires the ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, individuals must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions: This position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling. Occasionally, it involves sitting, stooping, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands: The position requires the ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; the ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels, 90% of work time; the ability to work in high-temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low-temperature settings in winter months.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By integrating diverse perspectives, we open up new possibilities, foster innovation, and fully harness our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service. We welcome everyone as they are!”

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