Electrical Trades Instructor

American Institute•Clifton Park, NY

11d•$33 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market. Position Description Title: Electrical Trades Instructor Department: Education Type: Non-exempt Reports to: Program Director/Director of Education Summary: A Electrical Trades Instructor or Faculty member cultivates the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance, and review in order to ensure the successful academic program and personal development of each student.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
3 years of verifiable experience directly related to residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, alarm systems, control systems or a combination of these areas.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for comprehensivecourse instruction within specified program
Responsible for providing Program Director/Director of Education with active input in course development (i.e., course descriptions, syllabus creation, textbook material, or equipment review).
Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson
Responsible for continued professional growth by attending in-service training and/or continuing education seminars and to attend faculty meetings.
Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic
Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
Responsible for keeping DOE apprised of student progress (i.e., academic and attendance), especially in terms of performance trends detrimental to the development of a firm educational foundation (academic advisement and early warning forms).
Responsible for providing extra help to those students experiencing difficulty in the mastery of course work.
Responsible for advising students who have minor problems which may be thwarting educational Responsible for referring students whom have major problems to the Program Director/Director of Education.
Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments within 48 hours to
Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources in the online
Responsible to demonstrate utilization of community resources through arranging guest speakers, field trips and class participation in community service events.
Report damaged, broken, or malfunction equipment immediately to the Program Director/Director of Education.
Required to turn in grades within 48 hours of the end of term
Perform other duties as required by the Program Director/Director of Education.
Although you will be provided with most teaching materials, you may be required and are expected if necessary to enhance the curriculum. This can include devising assignments, worksheets, notes, tests and answer keys, and activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and, and internal policies and procedures.
Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.