Evening Electrical Instructor at Summit Academy O I C – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summary/Purpose

The Electrical Program Instructor position is responsible for providing quality instruction to diverse adult learners aligned with the Council on Occupational Education’s standards for Pre-Apprentice Electrician certification. This position works continuously to support Summit’s mission to prepare students for living wage jobs through training, curriculum development and classroom management.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for teaching program course objectives as established by Summit Academy OIC.
• Maintain curriculum, course descriptions, lesson plans and course outlines that ensure student safety, are developmentally appropriate and appeal to a variety of learning styles.
• Teach adult students in a competency-based format through lectures, demonstration and other recognized instructional techniques.
• Prepare students for employment and continued education through modeling learning and behavior consistent with industry expectations, and occasional delivery of personal development classes.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain student records, including up-to-date student attendance records, grades, progress reports and course files.
• Monitor safety of students, classroom and tools according to safety guidelines.
• Coordinate, lead and supervise student field trips to advance student learning.
• Manage tool and material inventory necessary to meet course objectives.
• Substitute teach for other instructors as necessary.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of business and industry and recommend modification of program objectives and curriculum where appropriate.
• Participate in student orientation and assemblies, student conference, faculty/staff committees, unit staff meetings, organizational staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate and/or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively demonstrate the tools and installation techniques of an electrician.
• Ability to teach people of various abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, especially: oral, interpersonal and presentation.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school setting which requires instructors to maintain professional appearance and attitude. The work environment is fast paced and requires time management and prioritization of job duties.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with natural and synthetic materials.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Stooping, crouching and bending, and other similar functions.
• Ability to speak to large public audiences.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Must have a valid MN Driver’s License or State ID.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time exempt position (it is not eligible for overtime). Hours are Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.

Travel

Local travel may be required to fulfill job duties.

Required Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or General Education Equivalent (GED).
• Completion of a course of study in the electrician trade under the direction and supervision of an established school or apprenticeship program.
• A minimum of 4000 hours recent experience as an electrician, or a combination of two years related post-secondary training and hands-on occupational experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience, preferably with adult learners.
• First Aid & CPR Certified

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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