Maintenance Light Repair Instructor - Auto Tech Instructor

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

This position is an instructor for our Automotive Maintenance program.  Instructor provides engaging instruction, administers tests, and evaluates student progress, understanding, and proficiency in assigned field of Career Technical Training.  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides students with industry-recognized instruction and training.
• Develops and prepares lessons; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Administers and corrects tests; logs and maintains progress and attendance.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. 
• Manages the classroom by moving about the room to tutor, coach, evaluate, and assist each student as the need arises. 
• Motivates and counsels students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits.
• Evaluates and supervise students in an on-the-job training experience. 
• Updates TARs in a timely manner and ensures proper student progress.
• Participates in providing hands-on activities for students in the career preparation program.
• Models appropriate behaviors, mentors students and monitors both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management and content field
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• High energy level and ability to engage students
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies and strategies
• Ability to use different methods and mediums in delivering course material
• Ability to effectively respond to student issues as they arise
• Must be proficient in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified, licensed, or accredited by the State in which the Center is located or by an accredited professional trade organization.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience must meet the state or professional trade organization requirements.
• At least two years of teaching experience that would equip applicant with knowledge, skills and ability to perform the related duties of the position.
• Certification by AWS is desired (for welding).
• Three years of experience working in the assigned field.          

OTHER:

• Must possess valid driver’s license.