Trade Substitute Instructor

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

13d•$173 - $173

About The Position

The Trade Substitute Instructor provides career technical training instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula and provides basic direction in compliance with government and management directives. The position supports student development and trade completion through instruction, mentoring, counseling, workplace-based learning, and coordination with other center staff and community partners. The instructor develops lessons and recommends curriculum changes and supplemental materials; administers and corrects tests; maintains training achievement records, attendance reports, student documentation, and required compliance records; and prepares reports and corrective actions. The role also helps create and monitor work-based training sites, supports career transition and job placement planning, maintains safe and clean instructional areas, and ensures accountability for students, equipment, and property. Work is scheduled as needed. Pay is $173.08 per day. Additional qualifications vary by instructional area. Office Administration instructors should have a bachelor's degree and one year of office administration experience; directly related experience may substitute for formal education. Microsoft Excel and Word certifications are required. Culinary Arts instructors need a high school diploma or equivalent, current ServSafe certification, and two years of related work experience. Pharmacy Technician instructors need a high school diploma or equivalent, professional organization certification, a valid Pharmacy Technician license, and related work experience/education totaling six years. Security Officer/Certified Protective Services instructors need a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of related field experience, and certification, licensure, or accreditation in Indiana or through a professional trade organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and certification in the area of instruction.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Office Administration: Microsoft Excel and Word certifications; one year of office administration experience. Directly related experience may be accepted in lieu of the formal education requirement.
Culinary Arts: High school diploma or equivalent, current ServSafe certification, and two years of related work experience.
Pharmacy Technician: High school diploma or equivalent, certification from a professional organization, a valid Pharmacy Technician license, and related work experience/education totaling six years.
Security Officer/Certified Protective Services: High school diploma or equivalent, two years of related field experience, and certification, licensure, or accreditation in Indiana or through a professional trade organization.

Nice To Haves

Office Administration: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Office Administration: Experience instructing or supervising in a professional office setting preferred.
Security Officer/Certified Protective Services: Prior military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide career technical training instruction, direction, and assistance in the designated instructional area.
Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, training, personal problems, and study habits; coordinate with staff to address issues affecting training.
Develop and prepare lessons and recommend curriculum changes and supplemental materials.
Model workplace language and behavior expectations in the shop and classroom and routinely check whether students need assistance.
Review and audit assigned areas for contractual compliance and service effectiveness; prepare related reports.
Keep records timely and accurate to maintain FMCSA compliance.
Participate in student evaluation panels and prepare evaluations and other documentation using CIS and other systems; enter case notes within required timelines.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high workplace standards.
Administer and correct tests and maintain Training Achievement Records and attendance reports.
Control equipment and supplies, make minor repairs, and recommend purchases.
Provide hands-on activities as part of the career preparation program and give feedback to career preparation staff.
Participate in activities supporting students’ intellectual and social development.
Coordinate with work-based learning staff to develop on-center, community, and home-based work training sites; monitor and document student progress at those sites monthly.
Work with the community industry advisory council to review and recommend CTT program upgrades.
Monitor labor market information, develop career transition and job placement plans, and assist with graduate placement in conjunction with the career transition readiness specialist.
Work cooperatively with each student’s counselor and career transition readiness specialist.
Provide customer service to dependent and independent learners to support trade completion, and to students, staff, and other center customers.
Prepare statistical and corrective-action reports as needed to achieve positive results.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support and promote center zero-tolerance policies.
Promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behavior, mentoring students, and monitoring positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property and follow safety practices.
Help maintain a center climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.