Plumbing and Heating Instuctor

Jevs Human Services • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $33

About The Position

JEVS Human Services has an exciting opportunity to join the team at our Orleans Technical College as a Plumbing and Heating Instructor. Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the instructor will be responsible for teaching students through hands-on projects and theory in safety, math, and other basics of plumbing and heating.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial systems; experience working with heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, ductwork, radiant heat, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and heating theory is a must
• Must have experience soldering and brazing

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, as specified in the curriculum, in the basics of plumbing and heating
• Supervise students in hands-on trades tasks
• Provide evaluation of students on hands-on activities
• Provide testing of students' knowledge of theory
• Prepare curricula materials
• Utilize varying delivery methods and media to keep students engaged with the lesson for the full class day
• Ensure that safety, classroom and school rules are followed consistently and take appropriate measures when they are not
• Ensure that classroom and shop areas are kept clean and orderly
• Maintain student attendance and grade rosters
• Ensure that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
• Place orders for supplies and materials according to school policy in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progression of instruction
• Perform related duties and assignments as required
• Communicate regularly with Student & Career Services teams regarding student performance as it relates to job openings and potential employers.
• Implement changes to curricula and lesson plans to incorporate approved/relevant online and digital content, new textbooks, new testing software, new instructor resources, new equipment
• Digest Program Advisory Committee (employer) input; accommodate improvements as necessary when recommended by management.
• Maintain and utilize daily lesson plans that accurately reflect course curriculum
• Continually develop and refine classroom management and effective presentation skills
• Consistently assign and assess student library projects in accordance with accreditation standards
• Ensure that safety, classroom, and school rules are followed consistently and that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
• Develop and adhere to a regular schedule to take and report inventory in workshop.
• Submit purchase requests according to policy and process; assist with confirming delivery and receipt of materials
• Revise Bill of Materials requirements annually
• Assist with new instructor interviews/hiring process
• Evaluate growth opportunities for Orleans Technical College by providing input to customized training opportunities; short-term training opportunities
• Suggest and participate in professional development (in person and online) opportunities to remain current in field of training as well as in effective instruction methods
• Where applicable, maintain industry certifications
• Participate in graduation ceremonies

Benefits

• JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees