Essential Skills Instructor II (Software Career Pathway) - West Coast

OVERVIEW:

The Software Essential Skills Instructor II will report to the Lead Instructor and will teach foundational concepts related to our Workplace & Career-Readiness  curriculum. Your role involves facilitating practical, experience-based learning that equips students with essential competencies and skills to succeed in business settings, emphasizing peer learning and self-driven curiosity.  This role contributes to the academic team by assuming additional projects, providing feedback on curriculum, and coaching junior instructors.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a passion for education, classroom experience, and diverse knowledge of Communication in the Workplace, Technology Essentials, and its application in the workplace. You’re someone who finds satisfaction in facilitating creative, interactive lessons, and serving as an advisor and coach to our young adults. You will also have the opportunity to interact with students as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate, contributing to building a positive educational environment. 

We are open to candidates living in within states in which Year Up United operates: https://www.yearup.org/locations the Central Standard Time (CST) region is preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction (50%)

• Instruction: Deliver course content and ensure students gain hands-on experience and develop the relevant skills.
• Practical Application: Use community conversations and projects to deepen understanding of business operations and teamwork.
• LMS Management: Track student progress, feedback, and grades via the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Classroom Management: Foster an engaging and respectful learning environment.
• Feedback & Evaluation: Provide formal and informal feedback, helping students self-assess their progress.
• Assessment: Measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and ensure successful transition to corporate internships.

Academic Support (10%)

• Individualized Support: Provide office hours and 1:1 tutoring to students.

Academic Projects (15%)

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a domain expert and subject matter expert on curriculum review teams, providing insights to improve content quality and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide support for additional academic initiatives and projects as assigned, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Professional Development and Other (15%)

• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional growth activities, such as workshops, conferences, or certifications, to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

Team/Learning Community Member (10%)

• Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
• Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years of experience as an educator, facilitator or practitioner required
• 2+ years of experience in Software development with knowledge of programming languages required
• 2+ years’ experience teaching or working with youth preferred
• Experience with eLearning, computer-based teaching, and blended learning approaches
• Interest in adopting innovative teaching methodologies and creating an interactive, hands-on learning environment 
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork skills, and mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure 
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment and a talent for continuously evaluating the curriculum
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and general proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect) preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Internal Salary Band 6

Salary Range: $68,800 - $99,400

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.

• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.

• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.