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Academic Instructor- Reading

Serrato Corporation·Detroit, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The instructor will provide academic instruction in reading, mathematics, and career success standards while managing a classroom environment to motivate students. They are responsible for maintaining student records, coordinating curriculum development, and evaluating student performance against program goals.

Primary Position Objective

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.

Qualifications

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, 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, 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/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).

Benefits

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 #INDD

Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education and possess valid state teaching certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong interpersonal skills are required to effectively educate and mentor students.

  • bachelor degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Data Recording
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Mentoring
  • Safety Compliance
  • Student Motivation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Student Evaluation
  • Academic Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
SC

Hiring organization

Serrato Corporation

At Serrato Corporation, our mission is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking to enhance their skills and employability. As a prime Job Corps operator across multiple centers, we are committed to delivering top-tier education and training services that...

IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePublic Company
Size51-200 employees
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