NexStep South Campus Coordinator (South Campus)

Organization:
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives.

Summary/Objective:
Responsible for classroom instruction and the successful operation of a designated NexStep Learning Center (Campus). To assist students to reach levels of educational proficiency necessary to obtain and maintain employment.  To support adjunct instructors in their efforts to conduct an effective NexStep classroom within the designated campus. To coordinate adequate staffing levels and implementation of evidence-based educational practices. Other duties as assigned by the NexStep Director. To fulfill mission statement.

Job Competencies:
Teach math, reading, and other adult education subjects as needed to prepare learners to pass the GED exam and be well prepared for the workplace and for post-secondary education.  Willingness to support adjunct instructors by answering questions, providing information, and offering useful resources.  Comfortable assisting with adjunct instructor interviews and make hiring recommendations for adjunct staff.  Plan for and provide one-on-one, small group, and/or large group instruction based on student goals and assessment data.  Maintain accurate records.  Display commitment and involvement toward Goodwill’s mission.

Job Proficiencies:
Ethics and trust, judgment and problem solving, coaching, oral, written, and inter-personal communications, cooperation, credibility, integrity, initiative, job knowledge, quality, teamwork, accuracy, adaptability, dependability, motivating people, planning and organization, teamwork, action-oriented, safety and security.

Education/Experience:
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a strong background in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science or Math.  Must pass a background check, and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.  Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.  Must be an energetic team player who possesses the desire to positively impact the community and create significant change in the lives of adult education students.  A bachelor’s degree plus experience may be substituted for an education degree.

Special Skills & Knowledge:
In-depth adult education curriculum and instruction knowledge, effective classroom management and policy enforcement, lesson planning, classroom monitoring, instructor and student advocacy, strategic planning, educational policy creation and implementation, effective communication skills, modern technology skills, conflict resolution skills, instructor recruiting, instructor hiring recommendations, instructor training.

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment
• Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment
• Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment
• Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment
• Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment
• 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment
• Vacation and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Personal days
• Floating holiday
• Accident and critical illness
• Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 20% discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas stores

Job Location:
This position will work on site at:
NexStep South Campus

Department: Mission Services
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position