Math Major Jobs in Oneonta, NY (NOW HIRING)

Position Description:

Provides Academic Instruction to students following the approved curriculum and promotes student achievements.

We are seeking Instructors that can teach:

• Math
• Reading
• High School Diploma 

Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare lesson plans; administer and correct tests
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Recommend curriculum changes and supplemental materials
• Motivate and counsel students in behavior, training, personal problems, study habits, etc. 
• Coordinate with Independent Living Advisor, Counselors, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training  
• Record and forward daily attendance to Student Records and maintain student personnel folders
• Model appropriate behaviors, mentor students, and monitor both positive and negative behaviors through interventions 
• Be the mentor who helps students strive for academic excellence by empowering them to do their best, overcome challenges, and work to develop the skills that they need to become lifelong learners

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, etc. 
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps Methods and strategies
• Ability to use different methods and mediums in delivering course material 
• Ability to quickly and effectively respond to and manage student issues as they arise 
• Proficient in the use of common computer software with an emphasis on Microsoft Office, and Outlook
• Detail Oriented and Organized 
• Driven, Self-Motivated, and has an Honorable Work Ethic
• Dependable, Compassionate, and Loves to work with the youth

Educational Requirements/Experiences: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and an active New York State Teacher Certification. Waivers are available for applicants with other State credentials and who are in the process of applying for New York State Certification. Compensation is based on experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, and, or experience may substitute for the degree requirement, on a year-to-year basis. 
• Applicants MUST possess a Valid, New York State Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record. 

Benefits: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental, and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 
• Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on, or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disability Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, no accommodation may be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee, or others, or which impose any undue hardship on the company. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability," means an individual with a disability who with, or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position. 

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person, or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc. 
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional, or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead 
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects 

Working Conditions:

• Campus and classroom setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment 

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.    

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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