Copy 1 of Career Prep - Foundations Instructor - Westover Job Corps Center

Position

Foundations Instructor

Reports To

Career Services Manager

Department

Career Technical Training

FLSA STATUS

Exempt - Full Time

Primary Position Objectives

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of career technical education skills to students prior to enrollment into their career tech training. 

Brief Description of Duties

• Works towards meeting performance management goals. 
• Maintains compliance with safety practices. 
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. 
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.  
• Continuously helps students become more employable. 
• Teaches the basic principles and concepts of the related fields in preparation for enrollment in the Clusters. 
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within classroom setting in order to ensure maximum learning. 
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport. 
• Collaborates with Academic and Career Tech Instructors in coordinating curriculum development. 
• Utilizes all possible curricular resources available at the Center. 
• Ensures adequate classroom preparation. 
• Ensures proper maintenance of student folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, certification obtainment, and any other pertinent information concerning students. 
• Records daily attendance in CIS. 
• Assists in providing certifications for the completion of student’s resume. 
• Maintains building and equipment and ensures proper measures are taken for the care of equipment and supplies. 
• Performs driving responsibilities when needed. 
• Performs monitoring requirements when assigned.Participates in PRH mandated staff training.  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others. 

Organization of Work

• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation's Healthy Workplace Environment Policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.           

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed. 
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision. 
• Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and train students effectively. 

Experience

Minimum of one to two years related experience in hands-on construction experience. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the Center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.(RO may waive if Center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification.)
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance. 
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.