What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Diploma Instructor - Summer Months position at Grant Associates?
High School Diploma Instructor - Summer Months
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Who We Are
Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance • 11 Paid Holidays • PTO • Tuition reimbursement • Guided Professional Development Plans • Summer Fridays • Weekly Wellness Sessions • Medical/Vision/ Dental • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer 401k Contributions • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Assistance Programs •Company Picnics • Volunteer Experiences • Access to Free Financial Counseling
Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.
Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance • 11 Paid Holidays • PTO • Tuition reimbursement • Guided Professional Development Plans • Summer Fridays • Weekly Wellness Sessions • Medical/Vision/ Dental • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer 401k Contributions • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Assistance Programs •Company Picnics • Volunteer Experiences • Access to Free Financial Counseling
Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.
General Description
The Job Corps High School Diploma Instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective educational instruction to help our participants earn their high school diplomas, preparing them for future educational pursuits and professional success.
Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development: Develops and continuously refines curriculum materials, lesson plans, and learning activities aligned with state educational standards to effectively teach high school-level subjects, including math, English, science, and social studies. Contextualizes content with workplace artifacts and business examples gleaned from industry partners.
- Instructional Delivery: Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to various learning styles and abilities, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
- Assessment and Progress Tracking: Create and administer assessments to evaluate participants' understanding of the material, track their progress, and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Individualized Support: Identify participants' strengths, weaknesses, and learning needs, offering individualized instruction and support to help them succeed academically.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a structured and respectful classroom environment, ensuring participant safety, discipline, and adherence to program policies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other instructors, program staff, and support services to address participants' academic and personal needs holistically.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and participant performance, and provide regular updates to program leadership and support services.
- Professional Development: Stay current with educational best practices, curriculum trends, and teaching methodologies to continuously enhance instructional effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Teaching, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- New York State 7-12 Teaching Certification in the appropriate subject area(s) for high school-level instruction required.
- Proven experience in teaching high school-level subjects, preferably in alternative education settings, adult education, or similar programs.
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of participants.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Empathy and understanding of the unique challenges faced by young adults seeking to earn their high school diplomas.
- Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems.
Salary: $64,000 - $70,000 Annually
About Us:
Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.
- Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $64,000 - $70,000
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