HVAC Career Technical Trade Instructor (200103)

Equus•San Marcos, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships. The HVAC Career Technical Trade Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation and learning. They function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their field, utilizing multimodal approaches to present lessons and establish strong student/instructor rapport. The instructor is responsible for classroom preparation, maintaining relevant lesson plans aligned with industry standards, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of learning environments. They also play a crucial role in student development, assisting with credential attainment, placement into jobs, military, college, apprenticeships, or advanced training, and fostering a harassment-free environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Experience in vocational trade preferred.
Experience working with diverse youth.

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field for which they were hired to instruct.
Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in their preferred style of learning.
Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.
Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
Attends all required staff training opportunities.