Advanced Manufacturing Instructor - CTE

Oakmont Education•Davenport, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor guides students through available curriculum resources designed for achievement of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). The individual also develops supplemental teaching materials as needed to promote learning; coordinates all student assessment / progress activities and credential testing and stays current regarding innovations in functional technologies in order to help prepare students to appropriately enter the workforce.

Requirements

No restrictions in securing an Iowa Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
Understanding and appreciation for a non-traditional learners and learning environment.
Experience in communicating with diverse populations
Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Teaching experience
Demonstrated record of success
Passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth
Proficiency in the use of technology
Candidate must be able to qualify for adjunct instructor status with the local community college partner.
For CTE instructors, this may include appropriate industry licensure/certification, related degree or associate degree with relevant work experience, or specialized training with at least 6,000 hours of tested industry experience.
Candidate must be willing to provide transcripts, certifications, employment history, and other documentation needed for faculty qualification review.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related area.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing.
Preferred experience in teaching, case management, coaching or human services field.

Responsibilities

Provides students with daily briefings on work to be completed during class or the day’s activities.
Instructs students through work assignments/monitor and coach their progress toward assignment / credential completion.
Creates a learning plan that paces student learning so as to achieve credentialing in a reasonable amount of time and consistent with curriculum expectations.
Periodically evaluates student learning and provides specific, accurate and substantive feedback as to each student’s progress.
Prepares progress reports and report cards as required by school policy or law.
Ensures all equipment is in good repair with program updates downloaded in a timely manner so that students have access to four individual modules of: Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production and Maintenance Awareness. This includes access to the NOCTI assessment platform.
Develops Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities in which students learn to use the resources available (3D printers, lasers, engravers, robots, etc.) to create products that can be donated to local non-profit organizations based on their needs/requests.
Instructs subjects in an effective manner relative to the multiplicity of cultures and ability levels.
Uses sound instructional strategies, techniques, activities, media, and demonstrate equipment use consistent with student needs and instructional goals.
Establishes professional rapport with students by demonstrating their worth and dignity while communicating responsibility and citizenship expectations.
Is vigilant in protecting the confidentiality of students, guarding against inappropriate statements or release of information.
Maintains professional certification and/or licensure through ongoing training and education as needed. Include “Proctor” role for all tests through the NOCTI platform.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, committees and scheduled training as required.
Completes required documentation and responds to specific internal informational requests in a timely and complete manner.
Manages classroom/worksite activities in a manner that stimulates learning, teamwork, and developmental skills including punctuality and attendance.
Maintains standards of appropriate behavior through fair and just progressive corrective actions.
Refers formal disciplinary issues to counselors and/or administrators for disposition.
Conducts themself in a manner which demonstrates positive role model attributes of responsible adulthood in all realms of employment, including punctuality, reliability, professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment as part of teaching ethics and community relations.
Behaves in a cooperative and constructive manner; participate and contribute in team meetings, follow all policies, state, local, federal and other applicable laws and guidelines; comply with any and all job-specific requirements.