Education Lab Instructor in TRENTON, New Jersey at COUNTY OF MERCER

EDUCATIONLAB INSTRUCTOR

DEPARTMENT: Mercer County Office of Training& Employment Services (MCOTES)

SALARY: (%05) $63,801 - $ 80,456

LOCATION: Trenton, NJ

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break

REPORTSTO: Director ofMCOTES

APPOINTMENTTYPE: Full- Time

VACANCIES: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

MercerCounty is seeking an experienced and dedicated Education Lab Instructor (AdultEducation) to support adult learners in achieving their educational,career, and workforce development goals. This position provides both in-personand virtual instruction, tutoring, and individualized academic coaching toparticipants who may require Adult Basic Education (ABE), High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) preparation, English Language Learner (ELL) support, digitalliteracy training, and workforce readiness services.

TheEducation Lab Instructor will assess participant needs and goals, developindividualized learning plans, monitor academic progress, and provide ongoingguidance to promote student persistence and successful completion. The positionutilizes self-paced educational technology, academic and career assessments,individual and group instruction, and workforce readiness workshops to createan engaging and supportive learning environment for adult and non-traditionallearners.

The idealcandidate will have experience working with adult learners, stronginstructional and communication skills, and the ability to effectively supportindividuals with varying educational backgrounds, learning needs, and careergoals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create asafe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for non-traditional andadult learners.
• Assessparticipant educational and career goals and collaborate with participants todevelop individualized learning plans.
• Coordinateeducational services and support for both remote and in-person participants.
• Monitorparticipant progress and provide ongoing academic coaching, encouragement, andconstructive feedback.
• Trackparticipant in-person attendance and hours completed through remote learningactivities.
• Promotestudent retention, persistence, engagement, and successful completion ofeducational and career goals.
• Plan andfacilitate short-term workshops on topics such as career exploration, résuméwriting, interviewing skills, financial literacy, and labor market trends.
• Assistwith student orientation, enrollment, outreach, and related program activities.
• AdministerComprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) assessments and reviewscore reports and results with participants.
• Developand maintain a working knowledge of One-Stop Career Center programs andservices, as well as services available through contracted vendors andcommunity partners.
• Enter andmaintain required participant and program data in the applicable Stateoperating system in accordance with State and local guidelines.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (All MCOTES Employees):

• Provide excellent customer service and disseminateaccurate information to community members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information andadhere to PII best practices.
• Treat customers and colleagues with professionalismand respect.
• Demonstrate reliability and commitment in performingdaily responsibilities.
• Adhere to County and MCOTES policies and procedures,including Time and Attendance and Dress Code requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office calendar systems forscheduling and meeting coordination.
• Review and respond to email and voicemailcommunications in a timely manner (typically within 24–48 business hours).
• Complete required paperwork and reports accuratelyand within established deadlines.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduledmeetings.
• Otherduties as assigned by MCOTES Leadership.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS:

Graduationfrom an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Education,English, Spanish, or a related field.

Three (3)years of professional experience in adult education or a related field.

Note: Applicants who do not possess therequired education may substitute additional qualifying experience on ayear-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experienceproviding instruction to adult learners in both individual and group settings.
• Knowledgeof High School Equivalency (HSE), including General Educational Development(GED) preparation, Adult Basic Education (ABE), and/or English Language Learner(ELL) programs.
• Knowledgeof effective instructional practices, classroom management, and studentengagement strategies for adult and non-traditional learners.
• Experienceadministering Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)assessments or similar educational assessments and interpreting participantscore reports.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to learn and effectively utilize newsoftware, technology, and information systems.
• Ability towork effectively as part of a team and adapt to changing program needs,priorities, and responsibilities.
• Ability tomaintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive and job-relatedinformation.
• Ability toreceive and appropriately respond to constructive feedback.
• Demonstratedcritical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Ability tocommunicate and work effectively with individuals and groups from diversebackgrounds.
• Fluency inboth English and Spanish, including written and verbal communication, ispreferred.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access tohealth and wellness coverage
• Deferredcompensation plans
• Generouspaid time off and leave programs
• Ongoingtraining and tuition assistance

MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law.

Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment.

MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace.