What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Vocational Skills Manufacturing FT position at Goodwill Industries of San Antonio?
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructor - Vocational Skills is responsible for teaching approved curriculum to students in a Goodwill Career Training Program. The instructor ensures that all core competencies are covered and prepares students to pass professional exams and obtain employment in their field of study while supporting Goodwill’s mission to help change lives through the power of work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Upholds and models Goodwill's mission, core values, and servant leadership philosophy.
- Master group facilitation techniques and can present program-specific courses following an established syllabus and lesson plan.
- Can use motivation techniques to help stimulate a personal interest in the subject matter and establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all activities.
- Must be able to develop, modify and implement set lesson plans for specified courses to best support preparation for subsequent certification exams.
- Must be punctual and dependable in making sessions and preparing them in advance, including preparing material and classroom for activities while maintaining safety and cleanliness and coordinating with appropriate staff as required.
- Utilize flexible and creative approaches to meet student needs, discourage student withdrawal, and maintain retention goals.
- Submit required daily attendance. Submit grades, progress reports, and competencies on a regular schedule according to GCA Leadership. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues regarding student progress and student needs. Collaborate with Leadership and support to meet academic and career needs for all students.
- Assign class work, homework, tests, and activities following the lesson plan and grade assignments in a timely fashion providing education and feedback to students to reinforce their understanding of the material and report on this progress as scheduled by internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a community resource person and represents the school to outside groups when requested in a professional manner.
- Constantly strive to improve instruction. Engage in activities that demonstrate a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical aptitude, remaining current within the specific instruction field.
- Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure classroom is equipped and stocked with necessary instructional supplies and materials and students have the necessary supplies, materials, and resources.
- Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure students are registered for the corresponding program certification exam.
- Respond to student information requests from sponsors, Leadership, and Goodwill Mission Services staff.
- Maintain a regular schedule for student conferences and tutoring.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary policies.
- Maintain student information and files in accordance with agency and/or other outside entities associated with credentialing and/or licensing of courses taught.
- To accommodate business needs and objectives, other duties may be assigned by leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
- Associate’s degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
- (3) years’ experience in training, teaching, or classroom facilitation; and
certification or licensure within the field from a nationally recognized organization or State agency as pertinent to the field of instruction. The incumbent must maintain current certification/license during employment as an instructor with Good Career Academy.
3. Additional Section-Specific requirements:
- Manufacturing Instructor: CMfgA certified or the ability to pass the CMfgA exam. Experience requirements must be supplemented by at least three years of teaching manufacturing related or vocational/technical manufacturing program.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple constituencies to achieve mission goals.
5. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and oral, written, and presentation skills, including proficiency within MS Office Word, PPT, and email.
6. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
7. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.
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