Hey, you! Yeah, you! Are you looking for a teaching gig that's not only fulfilling but also has the potential to impact the lives of those in need? Look no further! Families Forward, a compassionate human services nonprofit, is on the lookout for a superstar Job Preparedness Skills Teacher to join their team of educators in Lewiston, ME.
As a Job Preparedness Skills Teacher, you play a vital role in equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to kickstart their careers. You're the go-to person for creating engaging lesson plans that are constantly leaving your students begging for more. And if you've got experience in workforce development, even better! We want someone who's just as passionate about helping others succeed as we are.
At our human services nonprofit, we don't just care about our clients, we care about our employees too. That's why we're offering a competitive salary of $40,000-$50,000 per year, along with fantastic benefits. Plus, you get to be part of our supportive and collaborative teaching staff that's all about making a positive difference in people's lives. What could be better than that?
Oh, and did we mention we've got an initial quick mobile-optimized application to make the process super easy? So, what are you waiting for? Apply for this career skills instructor job with our human services nonprofit today and let's make a difference together!
DAY-TO-DAY
This full-time career skills instructor role with our teaching staff works during the day.
Welcome to the world of being a Job Preparedness Skills Teacher with our awesome human services nonprofit! Your day is always filled with all sorts of exciting responsibilities that are sure to keep you motivated and engaged.
As you go about your day, you quickly establish trust and rapport with program participants. In this teaching position, you excel at leading students through life skills, wellness workshops, and sector/employer-based training like it's no big deal. Your enthusiasm for professional development is simply infectious! With your fantastic communication skills, you deliver monthly training for staff on standard topics and bring in presenters from the community to talk about budgeting and nutrition. Using your boundless creativity as a career skills instructor, you plan and develop materials for each class, assigning daily homework and tracking progress toward job readiness. And when you encounter participants who missed appointments, you take the initiative to contact and reschedule them like a pro!
As the day progresses, you stay energized and focused as you complete weekly case notes, organize hiring fairs and industry panels, and practice interview sessions with area employers. Your positive and professional demeanor in this career skills instructor role represents our human services nonprofit in the best possible light. You're going to thrive in this exhilarating, fast-paced teaching position that requires dedication, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed. You love the challenge that comes each day. The difference that you are making in your community gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment!
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 to our career skills instructors.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A JOB PREPAREDNESS SKILLS TEACHER
We are looking for a teacher with compassion and a drive to help their students succeed. This career skills instructor requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Fantastic time management is a key to success in this teaching role. We need a great team player that excels at building strong relationships with students. If you meet the above requirements, we need you as an instructor with our human services nonprofit. Apply today to join our teaching team as Job Preparedness Skills Teacher!
Location: 04240
