Lead Instructor, Wioa Out-Of-School Youth Program

We are seeking a Lead Instructor who will provide developmental instruction in reading, writing, and math as well as in the content areas of Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. The instructor also develops individualized educational modules customized to individual participant needs and interests. All instruction includes life skills, job readiness, and career development activities to prepare participants for further education and/or employment on a career pathway.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Example of Duties:

• Develop, in collaboration with program staff, a comprehensive, structured academic curriculum with measurable outcomes for basic skills deficient youth leading to academic increases sufficient for enrollment in further academic, vocational or technical training and/or employment.
• Provide daily instruction using a curriculum aligned with the College and Career Readiness (CCR) State Standards applied to the High School Equivalency certification.
• Prepare participants without a High School Diploma to attain a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Develop individualized educational modules customized to individual participant's academic needs and career interests.
• Incorporate life skills, job readiness, and career development activities into the curriculum to prepare participants for employment.
• Integrate Career Pathways into the curriculum and program components.
• Work with program staff and participants on the Individual Service Strategy (ISS) consistent with defined goals and objectives.
• Provide instruction in a workplace-related technology component that includes, at a minimum, online job applications, professional email address setup, and professional social media profile.
• Work with participants to develop a career portfolio to include a competitive resume; cover letter; thank you letters; O*Net career profile
• Work with program staff to provide a life skills component, financial literacy instruction, job readiness preparation, resume writing and interviewing skills development.
• Enforce program policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Collaborate with other program staff to address participant issues.
• Prepare and deliver quizzes, exams, and other evaluation tools; track participant performance.
• Maintain attendance, progress, participant checklists, and other records.
• Complete weekly lesson plans to be reviewed and approved by program supervisor.
• Participate in regular program and departmental meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of required reports for the program funder.
• Participate in all aspects of course and program evaluation.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New Jersey State Teacher's Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse population a plus.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.