Who We Are: 

CareerWise is a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization that creates life-changing opportunities for the youngest generation of America’s workforce. We build industry-led, student-centered, modern youth apprenticeships through classroom and on-the-job learning providing flexible, alternative pathways to economic mobility. We have hundreds of CareerWise apprentices in the workplace, charting new paths to academic and career success. In addition, workforce and education leaders from across the country have visited CareerWise to learn about our youth apprenticeship model. As a result, our programs have launched in multiple states, leveraging our institutional knowledge, technology, and infrastructure.

Who We’re Looking For:

We seek experienced and dynamic educators to join our team as Summer Contract Facilitators for our Business Essentials course. In this role, you will deliver engaging and informative instructional sessions to equip apprentices with essential business skills and knowledge. This is a temporary position with a total commitment of 55 hours of teaching over the summer period. There may be opportunities to continue facilitating throughout the year as well. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Course Delivery: Deliver high-quality instruction in Business Essentials topics, including but not limited to business communication, self-advocacy, professional etiquette, and time management.
• Curriculum Implementation: Implement pre-designed curriculum materials effectively, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and apprenticeship program requirements.
• Engagement and Interaction: Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment conducive to student engagement, participation, and skill development.
• Assessment and Feedback: Evaluate student progress through various assessment methods and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: Modify teaching strategies and materials as needed to accommodate the apprentice cohort's diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with program coordinators and fellow facilitators to enhance course delivery and contribute to the overall success of the apprenticeship program.

Key competencies to be successful in this role:

• Formal Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience in formal teaching roles, preferably in middle or high school.
• Content Expertise: Strong knowledge of business principles and practices, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and facilitate meaningful discussions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish rapport with students and create a supportive learning environment conducive to growth and development.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust teaching methods and approaches based on student needs and program requirements.
• Organizational Skills: Effective time management and organizational skills to manage course delivery within the allotted timeframe.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related field. A teaching certification or relevant credentials are preferred.

Location:

This role is based in Denver, Colorado. You must be able to attend all scheduled training sessions on Tuesday 5/28 from 2-4 PM, Thursday 5/30 10-12 PM, Friday 5/31 from 9-11 AM, and July 10th through July 31st from 09:30 AM to 02:15 PM for a total commitment of 55 facilitation hours.

Compensation:

This is a temporary summer contract position with a total commitment of 55 facilitation hours. Compensation will range from $30 to $33 per hour depending on experience.

How to apply?

If you are passionate about education and have the expertise to inspire the next generation of business professionals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Summer Contract Facilitator for Business Essentials.

To be considered for this role, please submit your resume by EOD on Friday, May 10th, 2024.