Career Preparation Instructor

The Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center, operated by Chugach Government Services, is seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to serve as a Career Preparation Instructor for youth and young adults ages 16-24.  

• High energy and positive demeanor;
• Positive role-modeling, mentoring, and exceptional interpersonal skills?
•  Ability and experience to assess, create, and implement classroom management techniques to create positive learning environment;
•  Skill in teaching and mentoring others on building positive connections in teams, groups, peer to peer, and peer to adult/supervisor environment.  Foster relationship building, networking and supportive environments through trust and transparency.

• Provides students with basic direction, instruction, and assistance in the career preparation period per DOL program requirements.
• Develops and prepares lessons; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Motivates and counsels’ students in areas of behavior, training, personal issues and study habits; coordinates with career development services and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training and adjustment to center life.
• Provides aptitude and interest assessments for students, to assist them in choosing an appropriate career pathway.
• Participates on evaluation panels; prepares required documentation and evaluations.
• Administers and corrects tests; maintains progress and attendance reports.
• Controls use of equipment and supplies; recommends purchases.
• Develops curricula for enrichment programs, as assigned, and instructs classroom lessons and projects.
• Maintains records, cleanliness, and classroom discipline.
• Conducts student activities associated with the intellectual and social development of students and their adjustment to center life.
• Assists in developing community linkages and volunteers to enhance the Career Preparation Program (CPP) classes.
• Supports and promotes center zero tolerance policies.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect in order to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.

For a list of job duties, essential functions, and minimum qualifications, please visit the Chugach Government Solutions Website at: https://www.chugachgov.com/careers/