Career Employment Classroom Instructor

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavioral support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories for their lives.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Instructor for our Career Employment Classroom.

JOB GOAL

Provide instruction to students in the Career Employment Class showing them how to be successful within the workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement lesson plans focused on career exploration, including researching students' career interests and outlining the educational pathways required to achieve their goals.


• Support students in completing job applications, writing professional cover letters and resumes, filling out W-4 forms, and requesting/writing letters of recommendation.


• Conduct mock interviews to help students build effective interviewing skills and confidence.


• Instruct students on essential workplace skills, including strong work ethic, professional appearance, and strategies for becoming a valuable team member.


• Educate students on personal finance topics such as budgeting, banking, and financial planning.


• Coordinate and schedule field trips to local colleges, businesses, and career-focused organizations to expose students to real-world opportunities.


• Maintain accurate records of student performance and regularly report on academic progress.


• Provide transportation for students to and from classroom or program-related locations, as needed.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Valid PA Driver's License, required.


• PA Teaching Certification, preferred.


• Experience in working with children/students, preferred.


• Must be punctual and reliable.


• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.


• Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations. 


• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.


• Ability to work both independently and as a team.


• Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.


• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).


• Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.

BENEFITS

• Full Time.


• Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days.


• School Based Schedule.


• Days Off During School Holidays and Breaks.


• Paid Year Round.


• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance.


• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.


• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary.


• Tuition Reimbursement.

When applying to this position, please include your Standard PA Teaching Application, letter of interest, resume, current clearances and copy of PA Teaching Certification.

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BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.