Instructor, Hospitality/Life Skills

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

Summary of Job Description

Cecil College is seeking a Life Skills Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality, direct instruction for individuals with special needs, focusing on essential life skills, basic hospitality, home maintenance, and career readiness. This role is key in promoting independence, confidence, and community integration through adaptive teaching strategies, real-world practice, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate will foster a positive, inclusive learning environment while working collaboratively with other support teams to help everyone achieve personal growth and meaningful progress.

Responsibilities

• Basic hospitality skills (e.g., table setting, greeting guests, customer service principles)
• Home maintenance (e.g., cleaning routines, simple repairs, laundry, organization)
• Lifestyle and daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, nutrition, time management, budgeting)
• Tailor lesson plans to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of participants
• Support students in practicing skills in real-world or simulated environments
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and case managers to track progress and set goals
• Promote independence and confidence through positive reinforcement and encouragement
• Maintain detailed documentation of individual progress and instructional outcomes
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field preferred).
• Experience collaborating with individuals with special needs is required.
• Knowledge of hospitality practices and home maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Patience, creativity, and a commitment to promoting personal growth and independence
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction.
• Teaching or training experience highly preferred.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

The salary for the position is $25.00 per hour. Schedule: Varied – weekdays 3 hours over the course of 6-12 weeks.

Position posted on 04/23/2025. Position posted until filled.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

• We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.