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Eckerd Connects CPP/MyPace Instructor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 7599 Odle Management - A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects

Company Overview Want to make a difference in a young person's life?  This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth. Job Corps is a government-funded, no cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16-24 improve the quality of their lives through academic and career technical training.  Job Corps' mission is to attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Employer Match 403b Life Insurance Paid Time Off Reports to the CPP/Counseling Manager and is a salaried, exempt position.  Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.  Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of:  workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Duties and Responsibilities: Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation. Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year. Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to insure 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 in seeing that security measures are taken, and equipment and supplies are cared for. 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. Education and Experience 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. Additional Requirements: 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. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. Working Conditions: This position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling.  Occasionally, position involves sitting, stooping, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak. Environmental Demands: Position requires ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; ability to work in high temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low temperature settings in winter months. Odle Management considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Odle Management is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Eckerd Kids is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets employer. Eckerd utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Kids") considers all applicant's for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special-disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.

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