Assistant Instructor

Eckerd Kids

(Newnan, Georgia)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Eckerd Kids
Welcome to Eckerd Kids – one of the largest nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. We are an established national leader that has given much needed second chances to more than 168,000 children since 1968. Founded by Jack and Ruth Eckerd, our organization provides life-changing child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, and workforce development programs to over 25,000 children and families annually.
Summary
The Assistant Instructor position provides program specific training to participants with a primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction as a support to the Instructor and/or in the Instructor’s absence. Staff is expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of areas outlined below.
Responsibilities
* The Assistant Instructor is responsible for adhering to the prescribed, authorized lesson plan and providing an environment conducive to the learning experience, including supervision of participants and assessment of participant skill levels in order to assist them with reaching their full potential and achieving life goals by utilizing Paxen methodologies. * The incumbent will present educational information to participants in a clear, effective fashion using a variety of teaching aids such as black board, flip chart, overhead, etc., on a regular basis. She/he will address questions or concerns and utilize training and instructional methods that reinforce learning. It is expected that the Assistant Instructor will use past experience and best practices from his or her professional experience to enhance the learning experience. * She/he will utilize effective classroom management skills; assist, advise and counsel a diverse student population with regard to program policies and standards while demonstrating sensitivity to student needs and circumstances; and performs routine follow-up with participants as it relates to education and employment. * This position is responsible for periodically administering orientation sessions and providing participants with the necessary program information, i.e., enrollment packets, curriculum information, etc.; additionally, he/she may supervise participants during the work-based projects or work experience activities and, in some instances, be required to attend training on counseling techniques in order to further assist the participant population. * He/she attends mandatory training sessions and regularly conducts educational presentations about Paxen Learning’s business model in order to further develop Paxen’s business network and relationships. * The Assistant Instructor is responsible for filing and maintaining thorough, accurate participant records, including assessments, assignments, tests, reports, performing data entry and other program related information as required; conducts case management sessions and maintains case notes as required by the funding source. * The incumbent conducts ISS reviews and updates as required by the funding source. * He/she assists the management staff in dealing with the day-to-day operations of the site as assigned. * Performs other related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
* Education - Associate’s degree, from an accredited College or University, and one year of work experience in business or educational field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience; experience working with the at risk population strongly preferred. Previous experience working as an Instructor/Teacher is preferred. * Experience-Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others. * Skills – Analytical, excellent verbal and written communication, self-motivation, collaborative, resourceful, flexible, initiative, problem solving, decision making, organization, planning, creative, objective, interpersonal, and critical judgment. Basic skills instruction, development and use of learning and media centers, experiential and special education. Ability to learn and utilize various instructional technology software programs and equipment. * Physical Demands – Ability to maintain position for extended periods of time while assisting students. May occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Ability to restrain youth in accordance with approved techniques. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the appropriate state and to the extent that data is attainable under federal law. * Other – Must meet state criminal background check requirements. * Travel - Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license.
Compensation and Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Job Type : Full-time (30+ hours) Schedule : Monday - Friday, varying

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