Integrated GED and Vocational Certification Support Instructor

CAREER DETAILS:
CAREER TITLE: Integrated GED and Vocational Certification Support Instructor
LOCATION: AYW Operating Site, Lockhart, TX
DIVISION: YouthBuild
DEPARTMENT: Education and Training
POSITION REPORTS TO: Program Director
POSITION SUPPORTS: YouthBuild and AmeriCorps participants
POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A
CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Integrated GED and Vocational Certification Support Instructor provides academic instruction, GED preparation, digital literacy, workforce readiness, and vocational certification support to program participants. The position delivers applied instruction that connects academic skills with workplace expectations, technology, and industry-aligned competencies. Working with program and career pathway staff, the Instructor monitors participant progress, provides individualized learning support, and prepares participants for credential attainment, post-secondary education, training, and employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic tasks.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Integrated GED and Vocational Certification Support Instructor will perform the following functions:
Academic Instruction and GED Preparation
Develop and deliver instruction in foundational academic skills, adult basic education, GED preparation, and related academic competencies.
Provide instruction through whole-group lessons, small-group activities, individualized tutoring, applied learning, and digital learning platforms.
Develop lesson plans and learning activities that connect academic concepts to workplace applications, vocational training, and participant career goals.
Assess participant learning needs and provide targeted instruction, tutoring, remediation, or enrichment based on individual progress.
Use appropriate instructional strategies and assessment methods to support academic skill gains, GED attainment, and continued educational progress.
Maintain instructional materials, lesson plans, assessments, and other academic documentation required by the program.
Digital Literacy, Workforce Readiness, and Certification Support
Deliver digital-literacy instruction using commonly used workplace technology, productivity tools, communication platforms, and online systems.
Integrate workplace communication, professionalism, problem-solving, organization, and other workforce-readiness skills into instructional activities.
Support participants in completing applicable vocational, administrative, digital, or industry-recognized certification preparation.
Develop applied learning activities and simulated workplace experiences that reinforce professional expectations and practical job skills.
Assist participants with professional portfolios, résumés, employment-related documents, and other materials that support post-secondary or career transition.
Coordinate with Career Pathways and vocational staff to align instructional activities with participant career goals, certification opportunities, and regional workforce needs.
Participant Learning, Engagement, and Development
Maintain a structured, professional, and participant-centered learning environment that supports academic progress and workforce preparation.
Provide individualized coaching and academic support to strengthen study habits, learning strategies, persistence, and progress toward participant goals.
Monitor participant engagement and identify learning barriers that may interfere with academic progress, credential attainment, or program completion.
Coordinate with appropriate program and Participant Services staff when barriers require additional resources, intervention, or support outside the instructional role.
Use appropriate conflict-resolution and restorative practices to address classroom concerns and reinforce program and learning expectations.
Serve as a professional mentor while maintaining appropriate instructional and professional boundaries.
Support participant re-engagement and academic recovery efforts when participants fall behind or experience interruptions in learning.
Participant Progress, Documentation, and Reporting
Track and maintain accurate participant attendance, instructional hours, assessments, academic progress, milestones, credential preparation, and credential attainment in approved systems.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate instructional records and participant documentation in accordance with program, grant, and organizational requirements.
Monitor participant progress toward academic and certification goals and communicate relevant progress, concerns, and support needs to appropriate program staff.
Provide instructional and participant-progress information needed for grant reporting, performance reporting, monitoring, audits, and internal program review.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable participant records and information-sharing requirements.
Program Collaboration and Operations
Collaborate with vocational instructors, Participant Services, Career Pathways, recruitment and enrollment staff, and other program team members to support participant engagement, retention, completion, and transition.
Participate in participant planning, academic progress, transition, and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Assist with participant orientation, academic onboarding, testing coordination, and other instructional components of recruitment and enrollment as assigned.
Coordinate and support volunteer tutors, guest speakers, instructional partners, or other supplemental learning resources as assigned.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, participant activities, National Service Days, and other organizational or program events.
Maintain required administrative documentation and complete assigned organizational paperwork within established timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of participant learning, program operations, and organizational priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No