Lead Instructor Essential Skills Software Information Technology-1
Lead Instructor Essential Skills Software Information Technology-1
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Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Essential Skills (Software Information Technology) Lead Instructor will report to the Academic Director and will teach foundational concepts related to our Essential Skills (Software Information Technology) curriculum. Your role involves facilitating practical experiencebased learning that equips students with essential competencies and skills to succeed in business settings emphasizing peer learning and selfdriven curiosity. This role is a key member of the local academic team may be expected to take on additional projects at the request of the Academic Director partner with vendor to establish and enhance curriculum and manage a team of instructors.
To succeed in this role youll bring a passion for education classroom experience and diverse knowledge of Essential Skills (Software Information Technology)and its application in the workplace. Youre someone who finds satisfaction in facilitating creative interactive lessons and serving as an advisor and coach to our young adults. You will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor group facilitator and advocate contributing to building a positive educational environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction 20 50
- Instruction: Deliver course content and ensure students gain handson experience and develop the relevant skills.
- Practical Application: Use community conversations and projects to deepen understanding of business operations and teamwork.
- LMS Management: Track student progress feedback and grades via the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Classroom Management: Foster an engaging and respectful learning environment.
- Feedback & Evaluation: Provide formal and informal feedback helping students selfassess their progress.
- Assessment: Measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and ensure successful transition to corporate internships.
Academic Support 10
- Individualized Support: Provide office hours and 1:1 tutoring to students.
Academic Projects 15 45
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a domain expert and subject matter expert on curriculum review teams providing insights to improve content quality and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide support for additional academic initiatives and projects as assigned ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Leadership 20
- Provide feedback on curriculum enhancements.
- Coach less experienced instructors weekly observing classrooms reviewing lesson plans and providing improvement suggestions.
- Lead biweekly academic team meeting for all instructors in same academic discipline (e.g. review grades student progress collaborative projects).
- Provide performance management and coaching to team of Instructors.
Professional Development and Other 15
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional growth activities such as workshops conferences or certifications to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
Team/Learning Community Member 10
- Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
- Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in relevant field and/or equivalent degree(s) advanced certification(s) or work experience required
- 7 years of experience as an educator facilitator or practitioner required
- 5 years of experience in Essential Skills (Software Information Technology) preferred
- 5 years of experience teaching or working with youth preferred
- Previous management experience is preferred
- Skilled in creating and facilitating highquality rigorous collegelevel classes
- Experience with curriculum syllabus development and lesson planning
- Interest and demonstrated ability in mentoring instructors
- Proven ability to drive the collaborative efforts of instructors in same academic content area
- Strong teamwork interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with eLearning computerbased teaching and blended learning approaches
- Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology Moodle Sakai) and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life Adobe Connect)
- A passion for working with young adults an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
- Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Salary Range: $70000 $92500
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites which allows us to pay employees competitively equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidates skills experience and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives $2500 per year)
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity education and justice for all young adultsno matter their background income or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our countrya gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livablewage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up Uniteds intensive training program utilizes a high expectations high support model where students learn indemand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up Uniteds nationwide presence includes Arizona Austin Bay Area Charlotte Chicago Dallas/Fort Worth Greater Atlanta Greater Boston Greater Philadelphia Jacksonville Los Angeles the National Capital Region New York City/Jersey City Pittsburgh Puget Sound Rhode Island South Florida Tampa Bay and Wilmington.
Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate supportive missiondriven and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is lifechanging and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discharge or discipline are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.
Employment Type
Full-Time
