Lead Instructor

Position Summary

Leads day-to-day instructional delivery for assigned programs and cohorts, supports instructor quality and consistency, and ensures participant learning progress, engagement, and credential readiness are actively monitored and addressed.

North Star Alignment

All work in this position supports The Chart Academy North Star: “By 2034, The Chart Academy will assist at least 1,000 jobseekers who face systemic barriers to advancement secure a good and viable job.” The employee is expected to connect day-to-day responsibilities to participant outcomes, quality service, accountability, and organizational sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Deliver high-quality instruction using approved curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional technology.

· Coordinate daily instructional schedules, lesson pacing, classroom routines, and instructional coverage for assigned cohorts.

· Provide day-to-day direction to the Case Manager regarding participant attendance, engagement, learning barriers, and intervention priorities.

· Coach and support Instructor Apprentices and contractual instructors; model effective adult-learning and classroom-management practices.

· Monitor participant attendance, assignments, assessments, measurable skills gain, credential readiness, and completion progress.

· Initiate early interventions and coordinate with case management when participants show signs of disengagement or academic risk.

· Maintain accurate attendance, grade/assessment, credential, and instructional records and submit required information on schedule.

· Coordinate with Programs on cohort calendars, events, client commitments, and participant-flow needs.

· Support industry exposure and applied learning activities in coordination with Employer Engagement.

· Recommend curriculum, pacing, instructional-method, and resource improvements based on learner outcomes and instructor observations.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

· The Lead Instructor directs day-to-day learning and participant-support priorities within the cohort. Operations establishes documentation/reporting standards; Programs coordinates overall engagement requirements.

Performance Expectations / Key Outcomes

· Instructional quality and learner engagement

· Attendance, measurable skills gain, completion, and credential readiness

· Timely participant interventions

· Accurate instructional records

· Effective supervision/coaching of assigned instructional support staff

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

· Demonstrated instructional experience with adults, youth, or career/technical learners.

· Strong facilitation, classroom management, assessment, coaching, and communication skills.

· Relevant subject-matter competence for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

· Industry certification(s) related to assigned curriculum.

· Experience with credential-based or publicly funded workforce training.

Core Competencies

· Professional communication and collaboration

· Judgment, accountability, and follow-through

· Organization and time management

· Commitment to continuous improvement and measurable outcomes

· Respect for confidentiality, policies, procedures, and professional boundaries

· Ability to work effectively with colleagues, participants, clients, and partners from varied backgrounds

Physical / Work Environment Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specific physical, travel, technology, or site requirements may vary by assignment and program. Employees who need a reasonable accommodation should follow CIRTE’s established accommodation process.

General Statement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties, reporting relationships, work assignments, and organizational needs may change from time to time. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship or creates a contract of employment. Employees are expected to comply with CIRTE policies, procedures, professional standards, and other lawful directives. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person