Academic Instructor

Description Provides individual and/or group instruction to help students improve skills in reading, mathematics, and other academic or life-skills courses. Teaches and manages classroom instruction while supporting student success, discipline, and career readiness.

• Key Responsibilities
• Teach classes in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver’s Education, or HSD/HSE.
• Create a positive and structured classroom environment that encourages motivation, discipline, and learning.
• Build strong relationships with students and maintain effective classroom management.
• Prepare lesson plans and use available curriculum resources.
• Collaborate with career technical instructors to support curriculum development.
• Track student attendance, progress, test scores, and performance.
• Evaluate student academic and career success performance and provide regular feedback.
• Support student achievement goals, including learning gains, certifications, and graduation.
• Follow all policies, safety procedures, and required regulations.
• Participate in required training, meetings, audits, and graduation activities.
• Model and reinforce Career Success Standards and professional behavior.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

· Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel. · Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat. · Strong knowledge of subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices. · High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. · High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.

Experience Minimum of one to two years related experience in education.

Education Bachelor’s degree in education from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certified to teach in state in which center is located. Valid State Driver’s License.

• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.