What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Instructor position at Human Learning Systems?
Academic Instructor
The Academic Instructor provides instructional support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor, Human Learning Systems. The Job Corps program is a federally funded residential training program. Job Corps’ mission is to educate and train youth ages 16-24 for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries.
Summary of Duties: Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals and provide instruction to students.
Academic Instructors Must:
- Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction
- Have knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
- Have the Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching
- Think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.
- Possess knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)
- Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct or supervision.
- Display Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.
- Have Knowledge and experience using technology for communication
- Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid State Driver's License
- Valid Teacher Certification, in state of employment
Equal Opportunity Statement Human Learning Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
