Do you have a background in training, adult education or career coaching?
Do you excel in communication and building relationships? This might be the role for you!

The BankWork$ Instructor plays a key role in helping job seekers launch careers in the banking industry through an engaging, nationally recognized training program. In this position, you'll deliver a four-week banking curriculum as part of a larger eight-week workforce development program, equipping participants with the industry knowledge, professional skills, and confidence needed to succeed in entry-level banking careers. Beyond the classroom, you'll build relationships with financial institutions and community partners, support participant job placement efforts, and help connect graduates with meaningful employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines robust banking industry knowledge with a passion for teaching, coaching, and helping others succeed. Successful instructors are engaging communicators who can connect with diverse groups of learners, create a professional and supportive classroom environment, and build strong relationships with employers and community partners to support participant outcomes.

This is a part-time position that will entail 22-24 hours per week during the 4-week classes, held quarterly, and 5-10 hours per week between cohorts for program support activities. Work will be fully remote work (Candidate must live in either Washington State or Idaho).

Career Path Services values the power of experience and perspective, and endeavors to build upon this vital strength. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working environment of belonging for all of our staff and customers. We believe every member on our team enriches our culture by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We are committed to attracting, recruiting, retaining and advancing an engaged team that is responsive to the needs of our diverse clients.

ABOUT THE JOB
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Classroom Instruction

Utilize provided BankWorks$® National curriculum materials to deliver 4-week job training classes, as part of the larger 8-week training program, reflecting the needs of the banking industry.
Encourage a professional classroom environment set by standard guidelines provided by BankWorks$® National.
Stay current in banking industry changes through professional development, gaining insight through bank partner feedback and other professional development means.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, in client file and make readily available to Program Manager/Funders upon request.
Provide feedback to BankWorks$ national team regarding suggestions on updating and enhancing the program curriculum and all program materials

Partnership Building

Develop strong relationships with banking organizations, job placement agencies, organizations serving veterans/transitioning military and spouses, community-based organizations (CBO’s) and faith-based organizations, social media, and all other avenues that can serve as a source for recruiting BankWorks$ program participants
Promote candidacy of program participants and graduates for placement within the banking and credit union industry, within professional networks.

CORE COMPETENCIES
We look for individuals who exhibit our organizational core competencies and who have the knowledge of, or ability to learn the key technical competencies and skills for this job.

Technical Competencies and Skills

Ability to facilitate classroom instruction.
Ability to develop excellent customer relationships as well as assess needs, meet standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction.
Exceptional communication and writing skills.
Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources to draw conclusions and an ability to communicate information in a respectful manner (verbally and in writing) that ensures full comprehension for all parties.
Ability to adapt to business needs and work well under pressure.
Ability to organize individual work tasks and outcomes and meet deadlines.
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Must possess the desire to learn and implement new skills.

Organizational Core Values

Integrity: Stay true to our mission, purpose, and vision; act in harmony with our beliefs and values; gain trust while respecting boundaries; keep commitments, hold ourselves and others accountable.
Courage: Take smart risks and challenge status quo; challenge actions inconsistent with organization’s values; speak up, even when uncomfortable; perform heroic actions advocating for those the organization serves.
Generosity: Extend hospitality, appreciation, and have dedication to serve others; seek what is best for the organization rather than self; act humbly; treat everyone with kindness and dignity.
Visionary: Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; pioneer new ideas and demonstrate curiosity; embrace failure to break boundaries and learn rapidly; be willing to do things differently; adapt and stay nimble by finding time to simplify.
Leadership: Humbly guide and lead others to make a positive difference; contribute to the larger good; share knowledge; commit self and others to professional growth; be a life-long learner; engage in open, honest communication.
Excellence: Perform with integrity to ensure accurate and competent results with a positive impact; extend beyond minimum expectations; consider other points of view; think critically and problem solve by identifying root causes; show unity through teamwork.

EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required

High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge of the banking industry is required.
Demonstrated experience required performing classroom instruction, in person or virtual.
Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Outlook (training will be provided if needed).
Must be able to work with people from a variety of backgrounds which may include disabilities, criminal history, homeless, family violence, poverty etc.
Must be able to work in a culturally diverse and fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and cultural competency.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in social services, social work, education, or related field desired.
Two years classroom instruction experience
Additional experience in program coordination, training delivery, job development, and program development strongly preferred

BENEFITS

In the spirit of generosity for our employees, we have developed a leading benefit package to attract employees, take care of them while working for us, and to ensure they can in turn take care of their families:

Leading health care package, including medical with both F.S.A. and H.S.A. options, dental, and vision
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary/supplemental group term life insurance, group AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, legal coverage, and identity theft coverage
403(b) Retirement Plan with a leading employer discretionary contribution
Paid Vacation (accrue 12 hours/month), Sick (accrue 8 hours/month), Bereavement (1 week), Jury Duty and Military Leave
13 Paid Holidays, including Floating Holiday and Birthday Holiday
Cell phone reimbursement allowance, internet reimbursement allowance and Personal Development Reimbursement Allowances
Tuition Reimbursement program and a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

ABOUT CAREER PATH SERVICES
Career Path Services is a workforce development and employment training 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Spokane, WA. As an organization, we pride ourselves in being a part of our community and truly enriching the community we work in. We value our rich team-based environments while recognizing the creativity and initiative of individuals. Career Path Services is committed to honoring our employees' service to our mission and values by providing continuous training and development opportunities. We have been honored to be named a top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times seven years in a row, and are more than proud of our employees who make this happen. Our amazing employees make us a great place to work because of their high character and competence. Career Path Services is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons of disability. TTY relay 1-800-833-6388. Career Path Services receives support and funding from federal grants. Read more about federal grant funding at www.careerpathservices.org/federalfunding.

Empowering All People. Enhancing an Equitable Workforce. Enriching Diverse Communities.

Job: BankWork$ Instructor
Primary Location: Remote (Washington State or Idaho)
Salary: Pay range for job offer: $26.44-29.57 per hour, DOE.
Recruitment Closing Date: Open until filled - The hiring authority reserves the right to make hiring decisions and/or close this posting at any time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

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