Immediately Need Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor in South Portland, ME
Job title: Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor
Company: Families Forward
Job description: Families Forward, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor to join the amazing education and teaching team at our South Portland, ME location. This education position earns a competitive wage.
In addition to competitive pay of $40,000-$50,000/yr and our amazing culture, we offer our Life Skills Teachers - Employment Instructors the following benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision
A flexible spending account (FSA)
Short- and long-term disability
A 403(b) plan
An employee assistance program
A future mom's program
Life insurance
So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon
DAY-TO-DAY
This full-time teaching position in human services works the day shift.
As a Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor in human services, you're responsible for delivering training and professional development activities to prepare our program participants for employment. By establishing trust and rapport with our participants, you're able to facilitate effective life skills, wellness work, and employer-based training. You develop monthly professional development training for staff and coordinate presenters from other community agencies to discuss important topics with our participants, including budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, and parenting.
Additionally, you consult with vocational evaluation and employment services regarding curriculum development and participant training needs. For each class you manage, you plan materials using handouts, workbooks, web-based resources, and other necessary training tools. You assign daily homework as well as track each participant's progress by completing case notes highlighting topics reviewed, progress toward job readiness, and next steps.
As needed, you contact participants who miss appointments to help them reschedule. You work alongside our placement specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels, and practice interview sessions with employers in the area. You also oversee activities and offerings for participants conducting job searches. Because of your hard work, our participants and community stakeholders are always satisfied with our services. It brings you great satisfaction to know you excel in this teaching position with our nonprofit
ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD
Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.
Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
OUR IDEAL LIFE SKILLS TEACHER - EMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTOR
Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Efficient - can effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail
Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
If this sounds like you, keep reading about this teaching position
REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SKILLS TEACHER - EMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTOR
Bachelor's degree OR equivalent education and experience
3+ years of experience working with individuals seeking opportunities for employment
If you meet the above teaching requirements, we need you. today to join our education team as a Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor
Location: 04106
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Expected salary: $40000 - 50000 per year
Location: South Portland, ME
Apply Now
Company: Families Forward
Job description: Families Forward, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor to join the amazing education and teaching team at our South Portland, ME location. This education position earns a competitive wage.
In addition to competitive pay of $40,000-$50,000/yr and our amazing culture, we offer our Life Skills Teachers - Employment Instructors the following benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision
A flexible spending account (FSA)
Short- and long-term disability
A 403(b) plan
An employee assistance program
A future mom's program
Life insurance
So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon
DAY-TO-DAY
This full-time teaching position in human services works the day shift.
As a Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor in human services, you're responsible for delivering training and professional development activities to prepare our program participants for employment. By establishing trust and rapport with our participants, you're able to facilitate effective life skills, wellness work, and employer-based training. You develop monthly professional development training for staff and coordinate presenters from other community agencies to discuss important topics with our participants, including budgeting, tax preparation, nutrition, and parenting.
Additionally, you consult with vocational evaluation and employment services regarding curriculum development and participant training needs. For each class you manage, you plan materials using handouts, workbooks, web-based resources, and other necessary training tools. You assign daily homework as well as track each participant's progress by completing case notes highlighting topics reviewed, progress toward job readiness, and next steps.
As needed, you contact participants who miss appointments to help them reschedule. You work alongside our placement specialists to organize hiring fairs, industry panels, and practice interview sessions with employers in the area. You also oversee activities and offerings for participants conducting job searches. Because of your hard work, our participants and community stakeholders are always satisfied with our services. It brings you great satisfaction to know you excel in this teaching position with our nonprofit
ABOUT FAMILIES FORWARD
Founded in 1935, the Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. Families Forward was created to meet the needs of the people in Maine. We're a human services organization committed to helping individuals obtain long-term economic well-being. We work hard to provide access to employment, training, education, and community resources.
Nearly 60% of our staff have lived in Maine for over 20 years. "Mainers" to the core, our team models the strong work ethic and integrity our state is known for. We value each and every employee This is why we provide competitive compensation, robust benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
OUR IDEAL LIFE SKILLS TEACHER - EMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTOR
Optimistic - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Efficient - can effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
Attentive - highly organized and attentive to detail
Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
If this sounds like you, keep reading about this teaching position
REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SKILLS TEACHER - EMPLOYMENT INSTRUCTOR
Bachelor's degree OR equivalent education and experience
3+ years of experience working with individuals seeking opportunities for employment
If you meet the above teaching requirements, we need you. today to join our education team as a Life Skills Teacher - Employment Instructor
Location: 04106
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Expected salary: $40000 - 50000 per year
Location: South Portland, ME
Apply Now