Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. jobs in Norwich, CT

CALLING ALL EDUCATORS!!! Are you tired of all the red tape in the public school system? Are you passionate about teaching? Do you want to help underprivileged youth earn their high school diploma or GED? Are you looking for a teaching position that doesn't require grading papers, parent/teacher conferences, or working after hours? Then we have just the job for you! Don't have your certification yet or waiting for your re-certification to be processed? No worries!!! As long as you can show that you are working on that certification, you are still eligible for this role.

The Reading 2 Teacher is responsible for providing reading instruction to help students age 16 to 24 earn their high school diploma or GED. This individual will design fun and engaging lesson plans to entertain while teaching students valuable reading comprehension skills (Scrabble tournaments, anyone?).

WHY WORK FOR US?
-Exceptional health benefits
-Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff, including a full salad bar and healthy menu choices - only $2.50 for a hot meal and salad bar!!!
-Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
-State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment - you can cancel that expensive gym membership!!!
-A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
-Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
-Amazing staff and workplace culture - Exeter Job Corps is a VIBE!!!

WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?
Here at Exeter, we teach young adults the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs, military service, or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Patient Care.

EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS
Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible to provide students with reading instruction leading to high school diploma or GED completion
• Provides students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program
• Ensures classroom is well organized and conducive to student learning
• Holds students accountable for following Center's dress code/behavioral standards of conduct
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school required, Master’s degree preferred
• Valid RI teaching certificate required
• Previous teaching or Job Corps experience strongly preferred
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, and crouching

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. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RI (RIDE) Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person