Academic instructor job description

Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can succeed academically and socially. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings’ secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

If you are interested in learning more about, See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview

The Young Adult Learning Center (YALC) is seeking a Core Academic Instructor for the 2022-2023 school year. The YALC provides academic and workforce development to young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who do not have a high school credential; there is a focus on those transitioning from incarceration. With the support of a special education teacher, this position will also support students with special learning or emotional needs to ensure that they receive the level of instruction that they need to enable them to succeed. Individualized Education Program (IEP) case management and coordination will be part of this employee’s responsibility, with the support of special education staff.

Responsibilities

The Core Academic Instructor (Mathematics and Science Focus) will be assigned to one or more of the following:

• Developing and instructing the YALC’s project-based Foundations Course, which will consist of extensive life, social and employability skills coupled with applied academics
• Developing curriculum and instructing students in Mathematics and Science to ensure basic proficiency and to prepare them for promotion to the GED course
• Developing curriculum and instructing students in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to ensure that students are prepared to take and pass the GED

In addition, the Core Academic Instructor (Mathematics and Science Focus) will:

• Assess individual learning styles and adapt teaching methods to fit
• Create a classroom environment that features a rich diversity of resources, engages student interest, promotes student leadership, and stimulates student learning
• Have thoughtful approaches to teaching concepts and sparking student interest while also imparting essential factual knowledge
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for all students
• Model and contribute to a school culture of hope and high expectations for achievement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant field
• Two years of teaching experience in alternative education settings
• Eligibility for certification
• Experience in developing curriculum
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or young adults
• Familiarity with research-based instructional strategies

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.

To Apply

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Role and Responsibilities

Summary
Provide formal aircrew academic and simulator training to officer and enlisted initial qualification, requalification, instructor upgrade, and key staff students to conduct combat search and rescue missions utilizing NVG low level flight, helicopter aerial refueling operations, alternate insertion and extraction methods, emergency procedures training, systems instruction, and tactical operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide formal aircrew academic and simulator training to officer and enlisted initial qualification, requalification, instructor upgrade, and key staff students to conduct combat search and rescue missions utilizing NVG low level flight, helicopter aerial refueling operations, alternate insertion and extraction methods, emergency procedures training, systems instruction, and tactical operations.Provide academic and simulator refresher training to qualified officer and enlisted world-wide HH-60G aircrew members.Assist in the development of and ensuring the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process is correctly applied to all HH-60G courseware.Selected candidate will become a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) certified instructor.Perform other duties as directed by the management team.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent Currency as a Special Mission Aviator in the HH-60G within the previous two years; or within the previous 8 years if the candidate has performed 8 years of military operational flying duty at the time of hire with at least two years or 200 hours experience as in in-flight instructor in the HH-60G.Minimum of 2000 hours in the HH-60GMinimum of 100+ hours of Night Vision Goggle time Minimum 500 hours of instructor time Must be willing and able to work varying shifts, weekend, and in outdoors conditions as required Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally as required Applicants will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must be able to obtain/maintain the required security clearance

Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment And Physical Demands
Domestic and international travel as required.Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax.Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.
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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

Academic Instructor - $42,000.00 Per Year

Primary Position Objectives

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 GED. Conducts and manages academic classes.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration

Procedures

• Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in the area of Reading, Mathematics, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Health Education, Driver’s Education or GED.
• 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 vocational 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 employability skills. Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals, learning gains, HSD/GED, 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.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, groups of managers, students and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw related conclusion. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.

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 (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified teachers, but the candidate must pursue certification).

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to high.

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