Instructor

Job Description:

Salary: $48-50,000/year

This position serves Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden and Jefferson Counties and requires some travel.

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position: Maintain an in-person or virtual classroom conducive to learning, and model positive and professional behavior to all students. Deliver online and in-person workshops to engage customers and prepare them with the necessary skills to secure employment. Develop effective promotional materials and strategies for staff to use in promoting workshop attendance, as well as develop and support the use of virtual tools and services for participants in remote areas or with transportation barriers.

Essential Functions:
Facilitate workshops, both core and contextualized, to assist candidates in identifying, developing, and sharpening their skill sets to use the tools needed to land a job
Facilitate customized workshops for targeted populations, educating them on the tools needed for a successful job search
Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning through:
Establishing clear expectations and encouraging client accountability
Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals
Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths
Implement quality instructional practices
Vary methods of instruction to encourage attention and interest while in-person and online
Utilize materials and activities to respond to differences in learning styles
Facilitate digital and active learning
Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the balance of individual and group needs
Complete identified curriculum tasks, including job readiness, portfolio documentation and preparation for interviewing
Model positive and professional behavior
Demonstrate positive, pro-social interactions with clients, staff and community representatives
Use written and spoken language adequately
Use language reflective of commitment to diversity; demonstrate cultural competence
Model respect and professionalism across all situations
Support case management teams in increasing and/or maintaining customer engagement
Assist jobseekers with creating resumes
Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:
Experience in training, education, or career development
Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Bachelor’s degree in business, education, training, human resources, liberal arts or related area is preferred
Experience in eLearning/distance learning
Proficient in MS Office applications
Florida Workforce Professional Certification Tier I required (must be completed within 30 days of employment)

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.