SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

Goodwill

Springdale, AR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Biology, Chemistry, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Follow Through, High School Diploma, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft PowerPoint, People Management, Physical Science, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Spreadsheets, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Typing, Word Processing

LOCATION

Springdale, AR

POSTED

5 days ago

Company Values

Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture,
Values, and Mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers
and management.

Job Description

Science instructors teach science courses that may include Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and
Physics. They prepare science course assignments, homework, and tests to impart knowledge and
understanding to their students. Instructors facilitate learning for students attending The Excel Center, meeting students "where they are." Their
approach is student-centered and requires tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students' needs
approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

Instructors employ high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The instructor will work with
the instructional team in meeting standards-aligned educational objectives and supporting the school's mission
to provide adults the opportunity and support to earn a high school diploma while developing career paths that
offer greater employment and growth opportunities.

Instructors are expected to uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer
Experience (ACE), Culture, Values, and Mission in everything they do and every interaction they have with co-workers, clients, customers, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparing and delivering lessons to students who reflect a range of different ages and abilities.

2. Applying standards-based grading to diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, giving
appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of students' progress and development.

3. Applying best practices in adult education, researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject
knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials when needed.

4. Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment, including rich technology
integration, to ensure high quality learning.

5. Preparing students to demonstrate their understanding on assessments such as i-Ready, the ACT, and
Accuplacer, etc. to measure progress and meet requirements for college placement or career
certification.

6. Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and
effective measures in cases of misbehavior with dignity.

7. Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.

8. Communicate student progress effectively with students, colleagues; Collaborate with staff to ensure
student success.

9. Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students' progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.

10. Attend all team and professional development meetings.

11. Offer tutoring and other academic supports for students struggling academically.

12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Bachelor's

Experience

2 years related experience and/or training.

Skills

Communication Skills
Mathematical Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Word Processing/Typing
Software Databases
Presentation/PowerPoint
Spreadsheet
Supervisory Experience
Planning, organizing, and project management skills.
Decision Making

Additional Information

Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow through.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback.
Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance instructional outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as
needed.
Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

2-3 years classroom teaching experience; teaching in virtual settings is a plus.
Experience teaching in a high-needs community; ie: homeless, persons with disabilities, underemployed,
unemployed, previously incarcerated, etc.
Experience working with and teaching adult learners in a post-secondary environment.

About the Company

Goodwill

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