Career Pathways Coach - John Muir Charter School - Greenwood, CA

05 Apr 2015 9:57 PM | Anonymous

Career Pathways Coach - Greenwood, CA

John Muir Charter School
Career Pathways Coach/Tutor
Greenwood, CA

The Career Pathways Coach (CPC) reports directly to the John Muir Charter School (JMCS) local Career Pathways Specialist (CPS) and is supervised on site daily by the site's lead teacher. The CPC works as a guide and tutor to assist JMCS students in increasing academic skills and to identify and work towards a path to community college, vocational training and/or a specified career.

Primary Position Responsibilities and Description

Career Pathways Coaching: The CPC will work in one-on-one or in small group settings to assist JMCS students in identifying and pursuing a community college, further vocational training and/or the workforce in one of JMCS five identified career pathways. CPC will assist JMCS students in identifying and completing academic and vocational benchmarks required for college or career pathways success, and will work directly with students to develop individualized career paths within the identified emerging sectors. The CPC will provide intensive and individualized training in the area of job readiness, such as but not limited to:

  • Job applications, resumés, cover letters
  • FAFSA and Community College registration processes
  • Expert in presenting CCC AmeriCorps Scholarship Programs information

Life Skills Presentations: The CPC will work in one-on-one or in small group settings presenting Life Skills issues, such as:

  • Living Skills, time management, basic budgeting/money management
  • Interviewing skills, appropriate dress and language
  • Problem solving, communication, self-knowledge skills

Post-graduation Tracking: The CPC will assist in the regular collection, analysis and reporting of relevant data to the Career Pathways Trust (CPT) program. Data will include, but is not limited to:

  • Higher education enrollment, attrition and completion rates
  • Daily and weekly reporting documents
  • Career placement, attrition and wage history data

Professional Development: The CPC will complete JMCS CPC training program and complete other professional development trainings as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned: The JMCS teacher or Career Pathway Specialist may assign other CPT program- related duties to the CPC as needed.

Desired Qualifications
 High school diploma, Associates degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor or graduate degree program.
 Very good communication skills; ability to build relationships with this student population.
 Willingness to work with young adults (18-25) in one-on-one or small group tutoring situations.
 Strong organizational, social and computer/technology skills.

Travel
This position does not require regular travel. The CPC will be asked to attend a one to two-day training session.

Contract Terms
The Career Pathways Coach is a part-time, hourly at-will employee; 20 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits
The CPC is a part-time, hourly position ranging from $12-$15/hr., depending on experience, with no more than 20 hours weekly. This position does not include health, dental or vision benefits.

To Apply
Send a letter of interest, resume, and 2-3 references to Trish Simpson

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