THS HVAC Instructor

State of Connecticut • Middletown, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Next Generation of Skilled HVAC Technicians with CTECS! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for an HVAC Trade Instructor to join our team at Vinal Technical High School, in Middletown, CT. If you are an experienced HVAC professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge, CTECS invites you to join our team as an HVAC Trade Instructor. In this rewarding role, you will prepare students for successful careers in HVAC by combining classroom instruction with hands-on training that reflects today's industry standards. You'll demonstrate safe work practices, teach the operation of needed equipment and tools, and provide students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the workforce. Working in both laboratory and classroom settings, you'll create engaging learning experiences while building partnerships with local businesses to connect students with valuable real-world opportunities. If you're ready to inspire future machinists, promote a culture of safety, and make a lasting impact on Connecticut's skilled workforce, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• An S-1 HVAC contractor’s license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on HVAC experience.
• Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in HVAC requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.
• High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved HVAC curriculum.
• Apprentice training, or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years.
• Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC.
• Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
• Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).
• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements.
• Requirement is eight years for each subject area endorsement.
• Must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching.
• Ability to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge and the use of educational technology.
• Involvement in student/community activities.
• Facilitate district-wide and school specific initiatives.
• Familiarity with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Prior connections to the school culture, i.e. CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.
• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements required to operate a CTECS STV with-in first year of employment
• Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer (CFR-1926) certification with-in two years of employment

Responsibilities

• Educating students in academic and trade coursework.
• Teaching courses in the discipline of HVAC technologies.
• Developing and designing lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning.
• Stimulating class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc.
• Providing social emotional support in the learning process and ensuring student engagement.
• Providing tutoring and academic counseling to students.
• Maintaining classroom records and assessing student coursework.
• Collaborating and supporting colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
• Attending periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
• Meeting with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology.
• Providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed.
• Connecting the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities.
• Educating students on proper safety procedures and competencies that are aligned to the current and relevant NFPA and HVAC-Related ICC body of Codes currently adopted in Connecticut.
• Reporting to a department head.

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED