Corporate Trainer Trades Training II (Part Time) - Pool Req

HCC•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide trades training to corporate clients on an on-call basis, delivering instruction tailored to clients’ needs and objectives. The trainer assesses training needs with Corporate College staff, customizes course content and format, and teaches using relevant materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises, and assessment tools. The role involves keeping course content and teaching methods current, improving instruction, attending meetings and orientation as requested, and maintaining accurate class schedules, student rosters, attendance, and grade records. The position is part time and may require teaching day or evening classes at multiple sites around Houston, including client locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; eight years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Five years of subject-related industry experience required.
Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written communication.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students from different academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.
Ability to customize training content and format to fit client objectives.
Knowledge of learning theory and the motivational, perceptual, and emotional factors in learning, including conditions that affect individual learning and change.
Knowledge of leadership theories and alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals in different situations.
Ability to keep current with developments in related specialties and changes in policies and procedures.
Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with industry scheduling demands.
Ability to perform all essential job functions and follow job-related instructions and duties requested by a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a construction trade, such as Master Welder or Master Electrician, or a construction trades training certification such as NCCER.
Three years of experience as a supervisor or foreman with field training responsibilities.
Higher education teaching or corporate training experience.

Responsibilities

Provide trades training to corporate clients as needed, sometimes with little prior notice.
Assess client training needs in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
Customize training content and format to meet client objectives.
Deliver training using relevant materials, including texts, handouts, class exercises, and assessment tools.
Update and revise course content and teaching methods to maintain currency and relevance.
Stay familiar with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques in the relevant discipline, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
Seek ways to improve instruction.
Attend scheduled meetings with clients and Corporate College as requested, including Corporate Trainer Orientation.
Maintain accurate class schedules, student rosters, three-day attendance records, and grade rosters.
Deliver classes at client locations or facilities and teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
Repair, maintain, and operate relevant machines and tools.
Meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.