• Academic Instructor

    Adams and Associates (Laurel, MD)


    Salary Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

     

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Education Level 4 Year Degree

    Category Education

    Come Teach our Youth!

     

    Inspire Learning. Foster Growth. Empower Students.

     

    At the Woodland Job Corps Center, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academic success and reach their full potential. As an Academic Instructor, you will create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to earn their High School Diploma or GED, strengthen their literacy and numeracy skills, and succeed in their career and technical training programs. Join a team that values innovative teaching, collaboration, and student-centered learning, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young adults.

     

    About Woodland Job Corps Center

     

    The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students the opportunity to earn their High 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 with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

     

    About Adams & Associates

     

    Adams & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven.

     

    Founded in 1990, 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 the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program, employing 2,000+ staff across the U.S. and serving approximately 9,000 young people annually, ages 16–24, primarily in residential settings.

     

    Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national 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 providing instruction and training in the Career Education Center. You will:

     

    + Develop individual achievement plans and academic goals for students

    + Collaborate with Career Technical Training instructors to integrate applied academics into CTT curricula

    + Ensure strict confidentiality and integrity of student data

    Main Duties

    + Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment

    + Design and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students’ needs, learning styles, and abilities

    + Provide academic training leading to GED/HSD completion and improved literacy/numeracy skills

    + Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback

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

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

    + Maintain a well-organized classroom and hold students accountable for dress code and behavioral standards

    + Partner with staff from all departments to ensure effective supervision and services

    + Participate in professional development, workshops, and training sessions

    + Help the Center meet or exceed DOL/Company performance goals

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

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience

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

    + Must possess MSDE Secondary Education Educators Certification

    + Previous teaching experience or Job 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.