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

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provide trades training to corporate clients on an on-call basis, delivering instruction based on clients’ needs and objectives. The trainer assesses needs with Corporate College staff, customizes training content and format, and teaches using relevant materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises, and assessment tools. The role includes keeping course content and teaching methods current, improving instruction, attending client and Corporate College meetings as requested, and maintaining accurate class schedules, student rosters, attendance records, and grade rosters. The trainer must be able to teach at client locations and at several sites around the city, including day or evening classes. The position requires the ability to operate, maintain, and repair relevant tools and machines, climb a ladder to retrieve or replace supplies, and lift up to 50 pounds. Other job-related duties may be assigned, and the job description may be revised as duties and responsibilities change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; eight years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
Eight years of subject-related industry experience required.
Able to deliver classes at client locations or facilities.
Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated proficiency communicating clearly and effectively in oral and written formats.
Able to repair, maintain, and operate relevant machines and tools.
Able to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies as needed.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Willing and able 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.
Ability to customize training content and format to fit client objectives.
Knowledge of learning theory, including motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces in learning 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 to achieve effective performance.
Knowledge of current developments in related fields and ability to stay current with policy and procedure changes.
Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with changing industry demands.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Certification in construction trades, such as Master Welder or Master Electrician, or a construction trades training certification such as NCCER.
Five 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, potentially with little prior notice.
Assess client training needs in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
Customize training content and format to align with 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.
Keep 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 client and Corporate College meetings as requested, including Corporate Trainer Orientation.
Maintain accurate class schedules, student rosters, three-day attendance records, and grade rosters.
Attend certification classes in the relevant discipline when required by the department to comply with licensing requirements.
Meet deadlines for reports and other required paperwork.