Evening & Weekend Studies Instructor Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in United States of America (Job ID 8589)

Description

Eckerd Connects

Reports to the Academic Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting for the evening and weekend, presenting instructions in designated subject area. Demonstrates on-going 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 Eckerd Connects Core Values and operating principles.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Maintains student personnel folders.
• Records and forwards daily attendance in the Center Information System (CIS).
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Responsible for building and equipment in seeing that security measures are taken, and equipment and supplies are cared for.
• Develops and maintains cleanliness of designated center facilities such as the learning resource center, computer labs and dorm areas for group work, quiet study and instruction.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Adheres to all aspects of Adheres to all aspects of Covenant Learning Solutions' Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate Career Success Standards (CSS) and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a Campus climate that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Develops Performance Improvement Plans for Students that are not meeting appropriate benchmarks.
• Ability to navigate the Microsoft Suite of Applications.
• Promotes any configuration of days and times which allow for every student to be able to complete a minimum of 7 hours per week.
• Provide technology-based learning programs in reading and mathematics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person 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: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.  
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred. 

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of 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. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. 

Pay starting at $17.20 per hour

Our employee benefits include: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• 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

We do require a background check which includes a criminal background check, inclusive of a federal check and drug screening of all new hires.

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.