TITLE: Small Engine/Technical Educator Instructor
POSITION NO.: TBD
HIRING SALARY: $49,000.00 annually
SECTION: Workforce Development/DOC-Vocational Training
HOURS: 40 hours (Some weekends, evenings and overnight travel may be required)
CONTACT: Human Resources at (850) 201-8510 or via email at hr@tcc.fl.edu
FUNCTION: Small Engine/Technical Educator Instructor is a grant-funded position with the Florida Department of Corrections Wakulla (Crawfordville, FL) Correctional Institution (CI). The Instructor's primary functions are to teach an appropriate, assigned career/technical education program through the facilitation of a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in the earning of appropriate industry recognized certifications. Prepares secondary career and technical students to apply technical knowledge skills to repair, service, maintain and diagnose problems on a variety of small internal-combustion gasoline engines, related systems used on portable power equipment, including lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, outboard motors, rototillers, lawnmowers, motorcycles, personal watercraft, pumps, and generators. The Instructor also works with the student and the educational staff to assist students with an academic and career pathways plan.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in vocational education or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution, and two years of occupational experience in the vocation taught; or additional education or training may substitute for a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience.
Candidate must be able to work in a non-traditional educational - a state correctional institution. The candidate must be able to pass a DOC background check, which includes fingerprinting. Additionally, the candidate must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Prefer former teaching experience and a current State of Florida Teacher's Certificate from a Florida School District or a Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) Vocational Certificate, and attain or be able to attain an NCCER Instructor Certification and OSHA 10 1926 Card.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING: Knowledge of and experience with construction principles and applications. Knowledge of adult learning effectively contributes to the development of course curriculum and lessons. Knowledge of teaching adult students and facilitating a rich learning environment for diverse populations. Knowledge of TCC and DOC policies and procedures. Knowledge of Florida Department of Education vocational frameworks. Excellent human relationship skills. Skilled in project management, organization of tasks, and responsive follow-through. Ability to use MS Office applications and internet navigation. Basic experience using MS Word and PowerPoint. Ability to use teaching strategies that meet the varying abilities of students. Ability to critically assess situations and make sound judgments. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to communicate course material to students in an effective manner. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to interact with other project and DOC staff appropriately. Ability to work independently or as a part of a team and make independent decisions. Ability to multi-task. Ability to keep accurate & thorough records.