Families Forward, a member of the Fedcap Group, in Lewiston, ME is looking to hire a full-time Work Readiness Instructor to join our teaching staff. Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals and thrive in the workforce? In this teacher role, you play a key role in providing our clients with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's job market. Can you engage a diverse group of individuals and create an inclusive learning environment? Are you experienced in workforce development and able to create engaging lesson plans? If so, we want to hear from you!

This job preparedness position with our human services nonprofit earns a competitive salary of $40,000 - $50,000, per year, along with exceptional benefits. Additionally, we offer our Work Readiness Instructors the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives and be part of a supportive and collaborative team. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

WE ARE 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 job preparedness teachers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WORK READINESS INSTRUCTOR

As a Work Readiness Instructor with our human services nonprofit, your day is packed with diverse and fulfilling responsibilities. You kickstart your day by confidently deciding to uphold agency policies and expectations. You excel in this teaching position by establishing trust and rapport with program participants while also engaging them in life skills, wellness workshops, and sector/employer-based training.

Your enthusiasm for professional development shines through as you deliver monthly training for staff on standard topics while coordinating with community agencies to bring in presenters for budgeting and nutrition. Utilizing your creativity, you plan and develop materials for each class, assigning daily homework and tracking progress toward job readiness. Your commitment to helping others is evident as you take the initiative to contact and reschedule participants who miss appointments.

You wrap up your day by completing weekly case notes, organizing hiring fairs, and industry panels, and practicing interview sessions with area employers. Your positive and professional demeanor represents our human services nonprofit in the best light possible. You enjoy working in this exhilarating, fast-paced job preparedness teacher role that requires dedication, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORK READINESS INSTRUCTOR

• Bachelor's degree, equivalent education, or experience required
• 3+ years experience working with job placement/job preparedness training

We are looking for a teacher with compassion and a drive to help their students succeed. This job preparedness instructor requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Fantastic time management is a key to success in this teaching role. Are you creative and engaging? Do you enjoy working with and creating strong relationships with a diverse group of people? Would you like to join a human services nonprofit that is working to better your community? If yes, you might just be perfect for this work readiness position!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A WORK READINESS INSTRUCTOR

This full-time job preparedness teacher position with our human services nonprofit works during the day.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEACHING STAFF?

If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting with you about this Work Readiness Instructor position with our human services nonprofit soon!

Location: 04240