Skilled Labor Career Institute Instructor

The Fedcap Group•Boston, MA

10d•$32 - $34

About The Position

Community Work Services (CWS) provides job placement, training, and support services in the Boston area. As a Skilled Labor Career Institute Instructor, you will lead nine-week instructional sessions for adult trainees entering the energy and construction career fields. Areas of instruction are Construction, Electronic Systems Technician (Electrical), and OSHA30.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum four (4) years of experience as a Journeyman or Technician level in construction or energy trades.
One (1) year of experience as a certified instructor or supervisor in a vocational-technical construction or maintenance related training program preferred (or be willing to be trained and certified as an instructor)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in and/or ability to demonstrate commitment to nonprofit work targeting economically disadvantaged populations: youth, homeless, elderly, ex-offenders, low wage earners, individuals with disabilities, working families, un/underemployed, and hard-to-place individuals, highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Certified Trainer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist members and provide instruction and activities in the areas of electrical, operations, construction, safety, and best practices.
Designs and implements hands-on, lab-oriented technology, engineering, and construction-related activities.
Provides structured, project-based lessons on industry standards and learning that interconnects career development and integral subject knowledge.
Creates and maintains an effective environment for learning.
Maintains meaningful positive rapport with trainees, staff, program partners, and stakeholders of CWS, organizational affiliates, and industry partners
Encourages behavior that promotes character development and professional development.
Implements rigorous lesson plans that are driven by technical and performance assessment.
Ensures that trainees display knowledge of content standards.
Uses CWS’s proprietary LMS and other technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
Implements and analyzes computer-based tutorial lessons on the web or digital learning platforms associated with the industry standards and curriculum.
Develops activities which align with standards in the area of focus.
Exposes members to a wide variety of skills and knowledge in topics ranging from initial exposure to a deeper understanding. To include lab work and “hands-on training” outside of the classroom, and any practice of learning associated with providing technical capacity for a career in renewable energy.