Academic Instructor (License Preferred)

Company: Alternate Perspectives Inc
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Alternate Perspectives, Inc.


TITLE Academic Instructor (License Preferred)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

API's mission is to help create a world where people respect themselves, respect others, respect their communities and strive for excellence. We provide new ways of thinking, to create new ways of doing for our employees, clients and communities and we are guided in our work by our values of Accountability, Performance, and Integrity.

DESCRIPTION

Alternate Perspectives, Incorporated (API) has an immediate opening for an Academic Instructor. If you want to be a part of dynamic team that helps young people ages 16-24-years-old, this job is for you! You will be a part of the nation's most successful youth training and education program, Job Corps, for the past 60 years.As a Job Corps team member, you will be responsible for teaching the students at a basic education level as all learning styles are different. As an instructor you will need to utilize a blended learning student and be able to differentiate your instruction based off of different needs. This position does focus on maintaining a positive classroom and allowing the classroom setting to be engaging as well as accountable. In the classroom being able to also utilize applied academic aids our students in focusing on job development skills. Instructors must be able to develop lesson plans pertaining to their subject matter and be able to adapt in times of need. Here at Job Corps we believe every student can learn, it is just how it is presented.Some Essential Functions:

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in designated area(s) of instruction that leads to positive student achievements and high center performance.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, education and training, personal concerns and study habits.
• Coordinate with CTT and evening studies instructors, counselors, residential advisors and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in designated academic instructional area and in coordination with designated CTT instructors; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials; administer and correct tests; maintain progress, attendance and other reports as required.
• Evaluate and develop curricula, instructional materials, methods and techniques consistent with corporate and management directives.
• Assist in ensuring OMS performance standards meet or exceed DOL and API standards and expectations; utilize available automated systems and reports, including CIS and CTS reports, to monitor and enhance student as well as program progress and performance.
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  
  Bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate in the state of employment preferred. One year instructional experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Employment waivers may be accepted with approval from DOL in leu of state issued teaching certificate. Waiver must show progress to becoming certified.
  
  FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
  SHIFT Days
  CITY New Orleans
  STATE Louisiana
  KEY WORDS Teacher, Instructor, High School Instructor, Teacher
  STARTING PAY $45,000.00 annually
  BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance benefits. Employee Only Medical coverage no cost to employee. 401k with an Employer Match, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Time
  POSITION Academic Instructor
  REQ NUMBER ACA-24-00036
  
  
  EOE STATEMENT
  
  We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
  
  
  
  
  
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