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CPP Instructor (64082)

Adams and Associates

Philadelphia, PAFull-time$45K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$45K/yr
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid In-State Driver's License

Job overview

The CPP Instructor guides Job Corps students during their third week of enrollment through instruction, career exploration, and hands-on presentations. The role helps students research and understand their selected career technical training trades, develop professional presentations, and prepare to transition into the CDP. The instructor also provides individualized support, evaluates student readiness, maintains progress documentation, and collaborates with other departments to support student engagement and program completion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationOrganizationLeadershipClassroom ManagementStudent EngagementMentoringGroup FacilitationIndividualized Student SupportComputer ApplicationsResearch ToolsPresentation SoftwareCreativityInstructional TechniquesPublic SpeakingPresentation CoachingCareer ExplorationWorkforce DevelopmentConflict ResolutionBehavior ManagementInterpersonal RelationshipsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingStudent AssessmentProgress MonitoringTeamworkCollaboration

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate's or Bachelor's DegreeValid in-State Driver's LicenseCompany Insurance and Driving Eligibility

Full job description

Salary Range $45,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Category Education

Description

The CPP Instructor guides Job Corps students during their third week of enrollment by providing engaging instruction, career exploration, and creative, hands-on presentation opportunities that help students identify, explore, and confidently pursue their chosen career technical training (CTT) trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate engaging classroom instruction and activities for students during their third week of Job Corps enrollment.

  • Guide students through career exploration and help them understand the expectations, opportunities, and responsibilities associated with their selected trade.

  • Assist students in researching their chosen Career Technical Training (CTT) programs.

  • Develop creative, interactive, and hands-on classroom projects that allow students to showcase their selected trades.

  • Coach students in developing and delivering professional presentations about their career interests and future goals.

  • Incorporate public speaking, teamwork, communication, research, and problem-solving skills into classroom activities.

  • Provide individualized support to students who need additional guidance or assistance completing assignments.

  • Evaluate student participation, presentation skills, and overall readiness to transition into the CDP.

  • Promote the Job Corps Career Success Standards, including professionalism, accountability, leadership, and workplace readiness.

  • Maintain accurate student progress documentation and follow all data integrity guidelines.

  • Collaborate with other departments to support student retention, engagement, and successful program completion.

  • Maintain a safe, organized, positive, and productive classroom environment.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.

  • Previous experience in teaching, group facilitation, career counseling, youth development, or Job Corps preferred.

  • Experience developing creative classroom activities, projects, or student presentations is a plus.

  • Strong communication, organization, leadership, and classroom management skills.

  • Ability to engage, motivate, and mentor young adults from diverse backgrounds.

  • Ability to facilitate group discussions and provide individualized student support.

  • Proficiency in basic computer applications, research tools, and presentation software.

  • Must possess a valid in-state driver's license.

  • Must meet company insurance and driving eligibility requirements.

Desired Skills and Competencies

  • Creativity and innovative instructional techniques.

  • Public speaking and presentation coaching.

  • Career exploration and workforce development.

  • Classroom facilitation and student engagement.

  • Mentoring and positive youth development.

  • Conflict resolution and behavior management.

  • Communication and interpersonal relationship building.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving.

  • Student assessment and progress monitoring.

  • Teamwork and collaboration.

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.”

How this job compares

Set against the 586 open Education jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45K/yr
  • US median$82–140K/yr162 salary ranges

This rate, $45K, is 62% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Education salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Education jobs in Pennsylvania and 586 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Education postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (276 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 385 of the 586 open Education jobs (66%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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