HVAC Career Technical Trade Instructor (200103)

Equus•San Marcos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Career Technical Trade Instructor is responsible for fostering a positive and disciplined learning environment to maximize student motivation and learning. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the HVAC Career Technical Training field, delivering lessons through diverse multimodal approaches to accommodate all learning styles and building strong rapport with students. Key responsibilities include preparing classrooms, maintaining current lesson plans aligned with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Records, and managing daily attendance and Job Corps forms. The instructor ensures the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops, develops industry partnerships for work-based learning, internships, and job placement, and assists students in securing primary and secondary credentials. Administrative duties involve updating electronic Training Achievement Records (eTAR), preparing various reports (student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, monthly evaluations), and supporting student placement into employment, military, college, apprenticeships, or advanced training. The instructor must operate in compliance with PRH, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies, evaluate student progress, record case notes, assist supervisors with inventory, and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills. Additionally, the role requires maintaining accountability for staff, students, and property, adhering to safety practices, cultivating a harassment-free environment, and participating in all mandatory staff training.

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.
Experience working with diverse youth.
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.

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.