Top Economic Executive jobs in Boise, ID

Requisition ID: req51369

Job Title: Economic Empowerment Instructor

Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 20.00 - 22.00 Hourly

Location: Boise, ID USA

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

• Act as primary instructor for training programs, including VESL, Job Readiness Training, sector-specific trainings such as Hospitality & Customer Service job training, and Financial Literacy.
• Incorporate adult learning principles, update and adapt curricula for training programs based on student need.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to develop and maintain volunteer support for educational programming.
• Provide ongoing support and instruction to program interns and volunteers; serve as their primary point of contact.
• Maintain referral process and communication with program staff to ensure students are enrolled in a timely manner.
• Develop and administer student evaluation tools.
• Ensure that programming and curriculum is linguistically sensitive and culturally relevant to client population, and classroom environment is welcoming to all students.
• Manage student attendance and retention to maximize program impact and meet program goals.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive attendance records and case notes.
• Coordinate with team members to provide strengths-based and holistic educational programming to students.
• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree or relevant work experience. TESOL (or similar relevant) Certification preferred. 
• At least two years of ’ related professional experience strongly preferred; demonstrated experience with Job Readiness Training, VESL, developing and facilitating educational programming for underserved populations. 
• Experience working with adult learners from a variety of cultural and linguistic groups, and with multiple levels of English language skill required; work with newcomer populations desirable.
• Experience designing curriculum and integrating technology utilizing Adult Education core principles.
• Able to think creatively and strategically to overcome barriers and develop new program models.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, responsible, and flexible.
• Self-starter with excellent analytical skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in additional language relevant to current refugee populations preferred

• A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel throughout the greater Boise area.