GED Instructor, ResCare

Posted by ResCare on July 16, 2018

Vacancy Announcement

Position – GED Instructor
Location: 1260 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007

Job Description
• Instructs in GED preparation, in addition to providing instruction for career related activities.
• Provide educational instruction in assigned subject/topic areas to include mathematical, science, and other topics as deemed necessary for young adults ages 16-24.
• Prepare participants for Pre-GED and GED exams.
Provides participant with a credential representing mastery of certain basic competencies desirable to employers.
• Provides classroom instruction to participants in computer literacy, job search techniques, life skills, money management, job retention strategies, pre-vocational/career transition opportunities and one-on-one tutoring.
• Uses classroom instruction and group participation activities to assist program participants.
• Tests and documents the attainment of competencies and academic progress.
• Provides case management including attendance and behavior issues and agency referrals.
• Help maintain client files.
• Provides individual counseling related to vocational exploration, goal setting, and problem-solving; addresses behavioral problems.

Qualifications:
• Strong communication and organizational skills; strong computer and publishing skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Relate well with youth and young adults.
• Culturally sensitive; enthusiastic with ability to motivate.
• Experience in presenting workshops to hard to-serve individuals (especially youth).
• Experience working with participants with one or more barriers to employment.
• B.A./B.S. or higher in Education, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field; State Teacher’s Certification (Adult Education or Secondary Teaching) preferred.
• Teaching/training experience.

To Apply:
Forward cover letter and resume to Ron Spangler at rspangler@rescare.com.