The fulltime Vocational Instructor will spend much of their time developing curriculum, building project based classroom activities, and teaching students new skills to improve their opportunities for employment.
Location: Vocational Instructor to serve Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
Instructor
- Plan and provide high-quality, student-driven, and project-based daily training in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process.
- Instruct on a variety of courses to approximately 20 students per cohort
- Attend trainings to become a certified Instructor/Proctor in multiple Industry sectors
- Contribute to curriculum development as part of the Instructional team
- Participate in periodic Professional Development workshops, trainings, and staff meetings
- Attend and participate in local committees and other activities that enable our organization to stay connected to the community and grow successfully.
Team Member
- Participate actively as a member of the H&M team, contribute ideas and make recommendations for improving Instructional opportunities.
- Contribute to the entire team by helping other H&M staff members when needed
- Have a consistently positive and can-do attitude, which is essential in being a good team player and role model.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred:
Equivalent:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required
- At least 2 years' experience as an instructor; additional experience as a corporate trainer is a plus
- Experience as a trainer working with Adults and At-Risk Older Youth
- Drug free, clear background check relevant to working with young adults
- Posses a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to facilitate travel through the assigned area
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook 2007 and/or 2010
- A passion for working with people to help them reach their potential
- Experience with curriculum, syllabus development, lesson planning and project-based learning
- Understanding of classroom dynamics, learning styles, and ability to assess students for understanding for improved learning experience and establish what is working and identify areas for improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills, engaging personality, a team player, take on new challenges with enthusiasm
- Excellent oral and written communication skills - bilingual is a plus
- Experience working with diverse individuals (cultures, frontline staff and stakeholders) in group environments
- A commitment to implement progressive teaching methodologies and create a hands-on interactive learning environment
- Ability to maintain spreadsheets and complete weekly reports on classroom activity and outcomes
- Training or work-related experience in customer service, hospitality, or as business owner is a plus
- Experience using Hand and Power Tools is a plus
- Value the importance of being safety conscious
- Plan, organize, and arrange award ceremonies, other duties as assigned
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