Workforce Development Educator
Description
Summary:
The Academy for Career Readiness at Nuvance Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Workforce Development Educator to empower young adults aged 16-24 with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in today's workforce.� This role involves designing and delivering engaging, student-centered training programs that align with employer needs and support career pathways in healthcare and beyond.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in education, workforce development, clinical and non-clinical instruction, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships with hospital departments and community stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers an engaging and interactive workforce development curriculum that teaches essential employability skills for all careers, while integrating technical healthcare training relevant to hospital environments.
- Administers and supports hands-on healthcare training modules, including basic clinical skills, safety protocols, and hospital operations.
- Develops and maintains curriculum and instructional materials that reflect current industry standards and best practices.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the unique needs and learning styles of students.
- Evaluates students progress and program effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
- Provides constructive feedback and guidance to help students improve their skills and achieve career goals.
- Collaborates with Academy staff and hospital departments to align training with workforce needs and ensure program relevance.
- Implements student-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Facilitates meetings and training with hospital staff to coordinate programming and support student success.
- Builds meaningful and sustained relationships with students to foster engagement and retention.
- Provides small groups and individuals tutoring/instruction as needed.
- Supports students in navigating career pathways, including resume development, interview preparation, and job placement.
- Assists with program logistics, data tracking, and reporting as required by the Program Director.��
- Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.��
- Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.� �
- Performs other duties as required.
Other Information:
- Required: Bachelors degree
- Preferred: Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Training and Talent Development
- Relevant Experience: Workforce development, Healthcare Education, or Teaching Special Education or Non-traditional learners
- Experience teaching or training young adults using active learning practices (e.g. discussions, projects, hands-on activities).
- Familiarity with healthcare environments and technical training in clinical or administrative roles.
- Strong understanding of effective teaching methodologies and workforce development practices.
- Demonstrated experience assessing student progress and tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt instruction to various learning styles and needs.
- Experience developing and/or teaching culturally responsive and trauma-informed curriculum.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2025
Department: Academy for Career Readiness
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $28.78 - $53.45 Hourly