Hospitality Instructor

Hospitality Instructor -Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Salary: $47,888

Are you passionate about teaching and making a real impact? Arc Broward is looking for an enthusiastic Hospitality Instructor to train and inspire our students enrolled in Arc Educate’s Hospitality Program.

About Us: Arc Broward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges.

Why Work at Arc Broward?

• We put the CARE in CAREER!
• We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
• We offer a mission-driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• We value our team members and foster a people-first culture.
• We provide top-notch training through our Arc Educates program.
• We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.
  
  

About the role: Hospitality Instructor

• Positive student instruction and interaction. Classroom instruction including the administering of associated quizzes, homework and hotel-lab demonstrations.
• Teach and demonstrate general hospitality skills and techniques including but not limited to tasks associated with the following areas: Front Desk Representative, Guest Services, Guestroom Attendant, Breakfast Attendant, Restaurant Server, Maintenance.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to the Hospitality Instructional Associate.
• Evaluate and track student progress and accountability on a daily basis.
• Participate in ongoing growth and development of pedagogics and curriculum within the hospitality program.
• Make accurate, detailed weekly reports to the Manager regarding all facets of program operation, student accountability, progress reports, etc.
• Provide respectful, positive feedback to students to assist in their professional advancement and overall career readiness.
• Creates teachable moments for students and participates in all Arc Educates events, Hospitality Graduations, Outreach, Media and other student-driven functions as needed. Periodically updates and maintains the physical classroom, online library, and curricula in collaboration with the curriculum specialist and departmental policy.
• Develops and maintains overall program satisfaction by cultivating and maintaining relationships with students, potential employers, professional associations, customers and agency co-workers alike.
• Maintains a safe, secure, legal and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing proper service standards and procedures. Consistently monitors program conformance with agency inspections, enforces health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Highly self-motivated while taking the personal initiative to improve job knowledge by remaining abreast of best practices within the hospitality industry. Participates in professional development opportunities on a scheduled basis. Also participates timely in all required training provided and/or coordinated by Arc Educates.
• Consistently tracks and remains current with emerging hospitality trends. Initiates and maintains professional networks with industry leaders nationally and locally through community outreach, business associations, social media and the like.
• Transports students in company van to other Arc Broward office locations, field trips, and other off-site locations.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training & Certifications
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
• Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates
  
  

What are the requirements?

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field preferred
• Expert hospitality classroom and lab teaching experience of at least one year or more in an educational setting, college, vocational/ technical school or other not for profit agency with a preferred minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience; preferably in non-profit.
• Ability to integrate current hospitality trends into all classes.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and hospitality and culinary industry professionals.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates proficiency and effectiveness in verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management and ability to handle high volume multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid FL driver’s license and successful level II background check, physical and drug screen.
• Must be 21 years older or older.
  
  

Keywords: Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Culinary Instructor, Post-Secondary Certificate Program , Education, Workforce Development

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.