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We are\nlooking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.\nWorking with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.\nApplied Academic Instructor\nReports to: Academic Manager\nClassification: Exempt\nRequired Qualifications\nTo be considered for the Applied Academic Instructor position, candidates must have:\nA bachelor’s degree in Education\nA current/valid state teaching certification\nA valid driver’s license\nSkills & Experience\nThe successful candidate should also demonstrate the ability to:\nTeach academic subjects using an approved curriculum.\nManage a classroom effectively and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.\nUse different teaching methods to accommodate students with different learning styles, needs, and abilities.\nUse technology and computer-based instructional tools effectively.\nApply competency-based instruction, cooperative learning, and other student-centered teaching strategies.\nEstablish positive, professional relationships with young adults and serve as a mentor and role model.\nWork effectively with students who may need additional academic, personal, or career support.\nProvide appropriate academic and personal guidance while maintaining professional boundaries.\nCollaborate with counselors, nurses, disability coordinators, and other staff to support student success.\nMaintain accurate and confidential student records and documentation.\nHelp students develop workplace readiness, professionalism, and Career Success Standards.\nSupport student attendance, progress, retention, and successful program completion.\nCommunicate effectively with students, coworkers, families, and other stakeholders as appropriate.\nFollow all applicable Job Corps, Department of Labor, company, safety, and confidentiality requirements.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe’re looking for an educator who is patient, adaptable, organized, and genuinely committed to helping young adults succeed. The ideal candidate can maintain high expectations while creating a classroom where students feel respected, supported, and motivated to learn.\nExperience working with at-promise youth, young adults, career-readiness programs, or students with diverse learning needs is highly valuable.\nImportant Note\nThe minimum required qualifications are:\nBachelor’s degree in Education\nState teaching certification\nValid driver’s license\nThe remaining skills and experience describe the capabilities needed to perform the job successfully and should be considered when evaluating candidates.","description_format":"text","description_chars":2809,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-10T22:33:29Z"}],"liveness":{"score":45,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.598,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":19,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:2","win:late"],"computed_at":"2026-09-29T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/distinctionllc-academic-instructor-reading","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/distinctionllc-academic-instructor-reading.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T02:47:01Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1990,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3010,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}