Be a part of something BIG and make a difference!! At Hawaii Job Corps Center - Maui, we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no-cost to them or their families.

Position: Academic Instructor, Reading

Facility: Hawaii Job Corps Center - Maui

Location: 500 Ike Dr, MAKAWAO, HI 96768

Rate of pay: $48,000 per year

Benefits: Our team members enjoy competitive wages, health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick time, 11 paid holidays, 401(k), free parking, reduced cost meals and a chance to make a difference every day! Hawaii Job Corps - Maui is committed to creating a healthy workplace that supports our employees and maximizes individual potential.

Position summary: An academic instructor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula. Provides students with basic direction in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential responsibilities:

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction, assistance in designated area of instruction.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems, or study habits. Coordinate with counselors and staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
• Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines; recommend curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Maintain and organized, clean training environment (behavior & surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Participate on student assessment panels; prepare required documentation and evaluations.
• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports including required CIS updates.
• Develop and conduct enrichment programs as assigned.
• Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom; relate academic skills to career training and workplace requirements.
• Participate in student behavior management programs.
• Assist in developing community linkages and volunteers for academic training/tutoring.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.

Education and experience requirements:

• A bachelor's degree
• A valid teaching certificate in the state of Hawaii -- OR -- passing scores on the PRAXIS exams
• One year of related experience (experience with online teaching platforms is preferred)
• Experience interacting with youth (paid or volunteer)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

About us: Hawaii Job Corps Center is operated by Management & Training Corporation (MTC) for the U.S. Department of Labor. Located in Waimanalo, Oahu & Makawa’o, Maui, our campus is home to 300 young adults, ages 16-24, who have made the decision to come to Job Corps in order to improve their lives. Every staff member is part of teaching the students the academic, technical training, employability, and social skills they need to become prepared for successful careers.

A Job Corps campus is like a mini-college. It has dormitories, classrooms, a dining hall, and recreational and medical facilities. Training is open entry, open exit and can last up to two years. Students work at their own pace, guided by academic and career training instructors who are committed to their success.

Hawaii Job Corps Center offers students training in nine vocations: building construction technology, automotive, office administration, culinary, landscaping, painting, health occupations, medical office administration and security/protective services trade.

For more information about Job Corps visit: http://jobcorps.gov.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to MAKAWAO, HI for this job?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person