Diesel Heavy Truck Instructor

Ancora Education•Wyomissing, PA

About The Position

Berks Technical Institute, part of Ancora Education, seeks an instructor to deliver educational materials using sound educational practices that support students’ academic development. The instructor uses instruction to develop knowledge and skills in students’ chosen fields and help them achieve educational and career goals. The role promotes an engaging, dynamic, student-centered environment and provides support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed. Instructors model professional behavior and ethical conduct consistent with Ancora Education’s mission and core values. The instructor uses classroom and lab instruction, student assessment, and classroom management techniques. They ensure students receive the material needed to meet course learning objectives and that instructional materials and equipment are ready, sufficient, maintained, and in working order. The role also includes professional development, faculty assessment, meetings, assessment-data review, reporting, meeting deadlines, and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies. The position requires at least five years of industry experience within the last ten years. Where required, the instructor must hold active certification or licensure and must qualify under institutional and accreditation standards. Before teaching, instructors must either document prior teaching experience or complete new instructor training. The work environment is usually not exposed to weather and typically has moderate noise. The role includes occasional physical activity and lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, as well as prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Requirements

At least five years of industry experience within the last ten years.
Hold active certification or licensure where required.
Qualify as an instructor under institutional and accreditation standards.
Before beginning to teach, either have documented prior teaching experience or complete new instructor training.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching in a proprietary education setting.
Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and lab instruction using sound educational practices.
Use student assessment mechanisms and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged educational experience.
Ensure each student is presented with the material needed to meet the learning objectives of each course in their program of study.
Ensure instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained, and in working order.
Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to maintain an active, engaged, and up-to-date classroom experience.
Maintain required certification and licensure.
Participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines and company policies.
Provide support, tutoring, and other assistance to students as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.