Unlock your potential as a dedicated educator and join our team as a Work-Based Learning Teacher (0723) at Erie 1 BOCES Career and Technical Education Harkness Career Center in Cheektowaga, NY! This exceptional opportunity offers a competitive salary, a vibrant community, and a chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives. As a Work-Based Learning Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our students by providing them with invaluable work experience, exploration, awareness activities, and placement opportunities for college and careers.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Work-Based Learning Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional contacts with employers, recruiting business partners, and developing internship and job placement opportunities for students. You will also supervise and evaluate internship students, monitor employer satisfaction, and maintain placement records. Additionally, you will provide support for students in obtaining jobs, develop job-seeking and job-survival skills, and facilitate events to promote career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain professional contacts with employers for career and college readiness
- Recruit business partners for shadow, co-op, and internship sites, as well as advisory council members
- Develop and maintain a system for tracking employer information and needs
- Arrange employer visits and guest speakers to enhance student awareness of Erie 1 BOCES training
- Coordinate student placement activities, including internships and job development
- Supervise and evaluate internship students, in conjunction with site supervisors and program instructors
- Monitor employer satisfaction and student placement satisfaction
- Maintain placement records and complete state-required reports
- Provide support for students in obtaining jobs and developing job-seeking and job-survival skills
- Facilitate events to promote career development, including college fairs and industry-specific events
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a vibrant community
- Chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
How to Apply:
To apply, please click the link below and log in to your account in RecruitFront or create an account. Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and then directly to the job posting. You will receive an email from RecruitFront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview. Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned completely to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.
Expected Salary: Competitive salary
Location: West Seneca, NY
Ready to Apply?
If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.
