College Prep/Tutor Instructor

Odle Management – A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects

Company Overview

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through academic and career technical training. Job Corps' mission is 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Great Dedicated Team to Work With

Reports to the Academic Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area. Prescribes individual lessons, assistance with computer and homework assignments as needed. 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 ODLE 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 takes daily attendance in CIS.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Responsible for sufficient security measures for building, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures cleanliness of classrooms.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Tutors and conducts other projects prescribed by Academic, Pre-College and Career Technical Training Areas.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Maintains an open line of communication with the Academic and Career Technical Training areas.
• Maintains accurate progress and attendance roster for each activity and analysis. Keeps record of student tutorials.
• Ensures students are offered a variety of activities to enhance learning.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate 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 climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• 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 in Education. State certification is required.

• Prefer one year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.

• 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.

Odle Management is an equal opportunity employer.Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Odle Management 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.

Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

The employer of record for this position is Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. DBA Eckerd Connects which assigns employees to Odle Management Group, LLC.