First Step Instructor

Position: First Step Instructor

Location: Boston

Full Time  

Goodwill Boston Career Services 



*Full time position available

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required of the Instructor position.



* Provides training to program participants by conducting individual and group instruction.


* Makes recommendations to management team regarding new program curriculum for daily lessons following projected competencies.


* Presents information regarding participant progress to funding and workforce development team referral sources by performing monthly reporting and attending case conferences, as required.


* Provides support for participants by conducting additional tutorial sessions when required.


* Provides support for job placement services by working with placement staff and making recommendations regarding realistic placement goals.



* Evaluates job openings, performs job matching tasks and prepares individuals for employment through pre-employment activities in cooperation with Case Manager/Career Navigator.


* Substitutes as needed to work one on one with participants as they perform job tasks to assist with job training.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s degree required


* Two years of experience teaching or facilitating training workshops


* Experience training adults with barriers


* Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Skill to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.


* Capability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Aptitude to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.



* Acceptable results of all required background checks according to Goodwill policy and requirements.


* This is a program specific position that may teach academic skills and/or personal and professional development seminars.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Some of our benefits include:


* Health


* Dental/Vision


* Life Insurance


* Vacation & Sick Time Accrual


* Paid Holidays


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Public Service Loan Forgiveness


* Retirement Account Match


* Flexible Spending Accounts


* Store discount