• Work collaboratively with and encourage collaboration between team members to ensure performance goals are met
• Attend and actively participate in staff and division meetings and team-based projects
• Provide assistance to fellow team members when needed

• Establish relationships with key stakeholders (relevant participants, employers, partner organizations, funders, etc.) and work collaboratively in a structured and on-going manner

• Develop daily lesson plans for each component outlined in an existing curriculum and submit these plans to the Senior Instructor in the Biotechnology Pathway as requested
• Create a weekly agenda for students that includes assignments, due dates and assessment dates
• Submit a class syllabus and course overview at the beginning of each cycle
• Deliver all material outlined in the curriculum, contextualized to college and career readiness
• Conduct frequent checks for understanding as well as formative and summative assessments to ensure students are making progress toward goals
• Provide students with timely feedback related to homework, assessments, and general progress
• Be flexible to individual learning styles, and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn

• Model professional behavior and habits in all classrooms

• Encourage an atmosphere of respect and professionalism in the classroom
• Create a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable asking for help
• Provide occasional one-on-one support for students
• Make modifications to the curriculum to align with any changes in JVS program goals or in the Biotechnology and Good Manufacturing Practice certificate program
• Incorporate new trends and skill components into the curriculum as necessary to ensure content delivery is current

• Deliver all subject matter outlined in the curriculum with the goal of ensuring that students obtain the predetermined outcomes (skills)
• Assist with planning and implementation of the Bridges to College and Careers Celebration of Achievement/Graduation ceremonies
• Attend occasional Professional Development programs relevant to this position

• Communicate regularly with supervisor to ensure smooth delivery of services
• Resolve disagreements and conflict in a professional and productive manner

• Create emergency lesson plans and submit these plans at the beginning of each active cycle
• Track and report daily attendance, homework completion, classroom participation and testing outcomes on a timely basis
• Provide information to supervisors as needed for occasional program summary reports to employers, funders, JVS leadership and other stakeholders
• Perform other duties as requested

• 2-3 years of science teaching experience required

• Experience teaching adult non-native speakers of English preferred

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required

• Proficiency with Zoom required

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients at all levels of the organization

• Presentation and facilitation skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

EDUCATION REQUIRED: BS in chemistry or biology

MENTAL DEMANDS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Reading Language Sitting Attendance

Detailed work Math Speaking Listening

Confidentiality Multiple concurrent tasks

Problem Solving External contacts

Verbal and Written communication

WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional local travel, evening hours and some weekend availability required.

JVS CULTURE: JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services.