CPP/MyPace Instructor

Eckerd Connects - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

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About the position

The CPP/MyPace Instructor position at Odle Management involves training and mentoring at-risk youth in a classroom setting. The role is focused on preparing young individuals for the workforce through academic and vocational training, adhering to the mission of Job Corps to improve the quality of life for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. The instructor is responsible for creating a positive learning environment, maintaining discipline, and ensuring that students meet established goals.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure 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 forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Responsible for building and equipment security and care.
• Accountable for the cleanliness of classrooms.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Preferred-Bachelor's degree in Education with a major in English, Social Studies, or related field).
• Prefer one year in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.
• Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.
• 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 trainee population.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education with a major in English, Social Studies, or related field.
• Experience working with disadvantaged youth.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Match 403b
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off