Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career

Tractor Supply Company

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Tallahassee State College is hiring a full-time, grant-funded Technical Educator Instructor for its Building and Trades Career program at the Santa Rosa Annex in Milton, Florida, within Workforce Development/DOC – Vocational Training. The instructor teaches an assigned career and technical education program to a diverse student population, using lectures, demonstrations, presentations, simulations, collaborative exercises, and assessments to support students in earning industry-recognized certifications. The instructor also works with students and educational staff to develop academic and career pathway plans.

The role includes advising students, maintaining instructional and student records, tracking certifications, participating in staff meetings and professional development, and working with Florida Department of Corrections staff and community partners. The instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe instructional environment and safeguarding tools and equipment in accordance with applicable FDC, NCCER, Florida Department of Education, and College requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of experience in the vocation being taught; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of occupational experience in the vocation being taught; or additional education or training substituted year-for-year for up to four years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Building and Trades Preparation through lectures, question-and-answer sessions, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, simulations, collaborative exercises, and tests.
• Guide and advise students, including students with academic problems, and recommend resources to support student success.
• Stay current with Florida Department of Education technical assistance paper reports.
• Create a community of learners, model mutual respect, and set positive expectations for student behavior.
• Provide instructional balance by acting as a student model, coach, and mentor.
• Use whole-group and small-group instruction, paired activities, team projects, and independent work.
• Complete paperwork and maintain student records, including tracking industry-recognized certifications.
• Use computer databases to review student test scores and complete lesson plans, class rosters, and attendance records.
• Use cooperative learning techniques and formative and summative assessments for advisement and placement.
• Develop universal instructional design and select materials for effective lessons and individualized learning.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, complete professional development, and attend other project-related meetings.
• Maintain student files in accordance with FDC procedures, NCCER, FDOE, and Tallahassee State College rules and standards.
• Maintain working relationships with Florida Department of Corrections staff, community partners, and other providers working with the DOC Vocational Project.
• Work with students and educational staff to develop academic and career pathway plans.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and safeguard and maintain equipment and tools in accordance with FDC regulations.
• Ensure the classroom meets applicable safety, health, and accessibility requirements and has adequate lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, writing surfaces, and seating.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

What This Job Offers

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