Serrato Corporation·Little Rock, Arkansas
The instructor is responsible for delivering lessons in subjects like mathematics and reading while managing a classroom environment to maximize student motivation and learning. They also coordinate with career tech instructors, maintain student records, and evaluate student performance against career success standards.
Prescribes individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in overcoming specific difficulties in mathematics and reading. Provides instruction to students enrolled in Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver's Education or HSD/HSE. Conducts and manages academic classes.
Brief Description of Duties Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Career Success Standards, Health Education, Driver's Education, or HSD/HSE.
Endeavors to promote a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, ensuring maximum student motivation.
Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning.
Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
Works directly with the career tech instructors in coordinating curriculum development.
Utilizes all possible curricular resource available at the Center.
Makes adequate preparation for classroom.
Maintains students' personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, evaluations, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students.
Records attendance in CIS.
Participates in ESP's (evaluation of student performance).
Evaluates student employee's performance in academics and career success standards (CSS).
Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate CSS.
Works toward meeting performance standard goals, learning gains, HSD/HSE, trade completion, and career technical certification.
Conducts audits of ATARS; develops corrective action as needed.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory.
Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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/Registration Valid State Driver's License Certified to teach in state in which center is located (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification).
Offered Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA) Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401(k) retirement plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available Disclaimers Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education and possess one to two years of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid state teaching certification are required for the role.
Market context
In Arkansas, classroom teacher openings often reflect steady demand in districts serving diverse student needs, especially when experience with at-risk children is preferred. These roles can be competitive because candidates are expected to balance classroom support, basic technology skills, and physical requirements, while also considering benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and continuing education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting if you meet the diploma, CDA preference, lifting, and Microsoft Office expectations.
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