• Academic Instructor

    Adams and Associates (Laurel, MD)


    Academic Instructor

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Woodland - Laurel, MD

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $50000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    •Inspire Learning. Foster Growth. Empower Students.

     

    At theWoodland Job Corps Center, we are dedicated to helping students achieveacademic successand reach their full potential. As anAcademic Instructor, you will createengaging, hands-on learning experiencesthat prepare students to earn theirHigh School Diploma or GED, strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills, and succeed in their career and technical training programs. Join a team that valuesinnovative teaching, collaboration, and student-centered learning, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young adults.

     

    •About Woodland Job Corps Center

     

    TheWoodland Job Corps Centerprovides students the opportunity to earn theirHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)and gain hands-on training in:🔌 Electrical Wiring 🔨 Carpentry 🏗️ Building Construction Technology 👨‍🍳 Culinary Arts 🍽️ Advanced Culinary Arts 🏨 Hotel & Lodging

     

    We also assist students withjob placementupon completion of their educational and career technical training.

     

    •About Adams & Associates

     

    Adams & Associates is a100% employee-ownedcompany that isservice-focused and outcome-driven.

     

    Founded in1990, we began with the mission of operating at-risk youth and children’s programs for local, state, and federal agencies. Today, we are one of thelargest workforce providersinvolved in thefederal Job Corps program, employing2,000+ staffacross the U.S. and serving approximately9,000 young peopleannually, ages16–24, primarily in residential settings.

     

    Ouracademic and career technical training programs are accreditedand lead tonational industry-recognized credentials.

     

    •Schedule

    + Monday to Friday: 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM

    + Weekends Off

    •Benefits

    + Competitive hourly wage

    + Free Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

    + Opportunities for professional development

    + Positive and inclusive work environment

    + Make a difference in the lives of young people

    •Position Summary

     

    Responsible for providinginstruction and trainingin the Career Education Center.You will:

     

    + Developindividual achievement plansand academic goals for students

    + Collaborate with Career Technical Training instructors tointegrate applied academicsinto CTT curricula

    + Ensure strict confidentiality and integrity of student data

    •Main Duties

    + Foster asafe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

    + Design and deliverengaging lessonstailored to students’ needs, learning styles, and abilities

    + Provide academic training leading toGED/HSD completionand improved literacy/numeracy skills

    + Assess student progress and provideconstructive feedback

    + Collaborate with counselors, residential advisors, and multidisciplinary teams to support holistic student success

    + Act as amentor and positive role model—demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding

    + Maintain awell-organized classroomand hold students accountable for dress code and behavioral standards

    + Partner with staff from all departments to ensureeffective supervision and services

    + Participate in professional development, workshops, and training sessions

    + Help the Center meet or exceedDOL/Company performance goals

    + Communicate effectively, contributing ideas and providing timely, high-quality information to DOL/Company

    Qualifications

    •Qualifications & Experience

    + Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited school required;Master’s degree preferred

    + Must possessMSDE Secondary Education Educators Certification

    + Previous teaching experience orJob Corps experience preferred

    •Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.