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

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide trades training to corporate clients on an on-call basis, delivering instruction based on client needs and objectives. Assess training needs with Corporate College staff, customize training content and format, and use relevant materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises, and assessment tools. Keep course content and teaching methods current, improve instruction, and maintain familiarity with relevant teaching materials and techniques. Attend requested client and Corporate College meetings, including Corporate Trainer Orientation, and maintain accurate class schedules, student rosters, attendance records, and grade rosters. The role may involve teaching day or evening classes at several sites around the city and delivering classes at client locations or facilities.

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.
• Ability to deliver classes at client locations or facilities.
• Ability to attend certification classes in the relevant discipline as needed to comply with licensing requirements.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at several sites around the city.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Sensitivity to students with 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.
• Knowledge of learning theory and the motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces and conditions affecting individual learning and change.
• Knowledge of leadership theories and alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under varying conditions.
• Ability to keep up to date with developments in related fields, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in construction trades, such as Master Welder or Master Electrician, or 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, including on short notice.
• Assess clients’ training needs in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content and format to fit client objectives.
• Deliver training using relevant materials, including texts, handouts, class exercises, and assessment tools.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques, and recommend 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.
• Meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.
• Repair, maintain, and operate relevant machines and tools.

Benefits

• The organization promotes opportunities for employees’ professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time