Skilled trades are essential, you know that. Because you’ve been working in your trade for years, you also know how important it is that the next generation of tradesmen and women learn their skills from people who have ‘been there and done it’, and not just from books. Our students deserve to learn from the best, and that is what we look for in our instructors.
Position Summary
The instructor will facilitate student learning to achieve program and course objectives. The instructor will organize all aspects of the learning environment to include delivery of material, cleanliness, safety, and effective lab/lecture. The instructor will deliver the approved curriculum for the program.
Role Responsibilities
Teaching Load: Full-time instructors are required to teach at least two classes per academic term
Work Hours: Full-time instructors are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Part-time instructors are classified as hourly or non-exempt and their work hours and teaching load are determined accordingly.
Motivate students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and sensitivity for their concerns. Actively involve them in classroom discussions and/or activities. Identify different student learning styles and adjust accordingly.
Create and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Manage tools assigned to the classroom, lab, and LMS/Canvas environment.
Integrate features of LMS/Canvas into the learning environment, to include announcements, threaded discussions, quizzes/exams, videos, communication inbox and gradebook.
Post a minimum of one announcement weekly in LMS/Canvas, include motivational quotes, tips, etc.
Post videos/ tutorials as necessary in LMS/Canvas to increase student engagement and understanding of the material.
Provide qualitative, holistic feedback to support the assigned grade. Feedback should be based on the rubric and scope of content deliverables and provide students with takeaways to improve on future assignments.
Respond to all initial threaded discussion posts in LMS/Canvas within 24-36 hours.
Extend discussions, either in classroom or LMS/Canvas, with follow-up questions or additional content that promotes critical thinking.
Conduct minimum live online virtual session weekly for didactic portion (synchronous) , more often as directed by campus administration
Respond to all student emails/communications within 24-36 hours.
Check course Q and A in LMS/Canvas and respond to all posts within 24-36 hours of post.
Identify struggling students - Review grade book to identify trends in students’ not logging in or attending regularly, declining grades, decline or absent LMS/Canvas discussion posts (quality and quantity). Reach out to these potentially struggling students and offer assistance and advise accordingly (use approved academic advising forms).
Contact any absent student that did not attend their scheduled course (s), inform student what they missed so, if retention issue/challenge, notify DOT/Lead and Student Services Department immediately, offer resources where needed.
Communicate, support and enforce school policies and procedures; advise students accordingly on attendance, grades and discipline issues as necessary (use approved academic advising forms).
Complete mid-module assessment form for each student (use approved academic advising forms).
Ensure an ethical and fair testing environment during periods of testing.
Constantly evaluates curriculum to ensure relevance and provide feedback, when necessary, on approved curriculum feedback form.
Additional Admin Duties:
Our instructors also assume additional administrative duties that include the following:
Instructor Training and Development:
The successful applicant will work as part of the team to develop and maintain the Instructor Training and Development program.
You will implement the program and maintain all records necessary to demonstrate successful implementation.
You will be expected to monitor new instructors in training and confer regularly with the training instructor regarding an instructor trainee’s progress.
Instructors will provide mentorship, leadership, and feedback for new instructors, accepting responsibility for his/her successful classroom preparation.
You will regularly report all information and insight regarding a new instructor to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training and assist them as necessary in the selection of new instructors for hiring.
Printed Material, Classroom Supplies & Tools:
You will be asked to teach new instructors, as part of the new employee orientation, how to request and order material, supplies and tool.
Instructors are expected to conduct a monthly inventory of the tools necessary for classroom projects and discuss discrepancies with the phase instructor. You will report discrepancies to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training.
You will prompt other instructors to order printed material, supplies, and tools to ensure adequate materials are available for student.
Personal Professional Development:
You will establish and implement a plan to cross-train and be able to teach in any phase of training necessary.
You will update the Lead Instructor/Director of Training on the progress of your plan for his/her review and feedback.
It is important to establish and implement a plan to explore continued study of education related issues (i.e., learning styles, learning disability recognition & accommodation, classroom technological capabilities, etc.).
Serve as Assistant Instructor as Necessary:
The successful applicant will be willing and capable of participating in any phase of training as a temporary assistant instructor, especially in laboratory settings where our students need additional coverage and supervision.
Maintenance of Appropriate Learning Environment:
Instructors conduct monthly classroom and laboratory inspections, noting and addressing any physical facility maintenance needs and the general cleanliness and attractiveness of the area.
You will monitor working condition of training aids and discuss this with phase instructor and report non-working equipment to Lead Instructor/Director of Training.
You will assist classroom instructors in the repair and maintenance of training aids as necessary, without minimizing the instructor’s responsibility for training aid maintenance.
You will facilitate maintenance for campus facilities, using available resources.
You may be asked to repair tools/equipment not directly associated with a particular class.
Special Student Assistance:
Instructors should be available to help to students needing short term tutoring.
In cases where it is identified that a student needs more extensive tutor attention, you will consult with the Lead Instructor/Director of Training.
Safety Program:
Instructors may assist the Lead Instructor/Director of Training in the development and implementation of a safety program.
You will monitor the safety program in classroom and laboratory areas, and remind students and instructors of all safety requirements, and request that the program be follow.
You will report any repeated infractions of the safety requirements of the School to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training.
Peer Review and Feedback:
You will monitor each instructor and assistant instructor monthly in their respective classroom/laboratory settings and complete a feedback form of noted observations.
You will provide any appropriate positive or negative feedback for the instructor’s review, with recommendations for improvement in areas of need.
Time Commitment:
The is position may require work on evenings and weekends in order to meet business need.
Curriculum Development:
Instructors assist the Lead Instructor/Director of Training with curriculum development as necessary, including topic research, text material acquisition, lesson plan development, test writing, etc.
Personnel Issues:
You will refer all personnel issues to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training, such as requests for vacation, changes in scheduling, questions about salary and benefits, etc.
Student Issues:
Instructors work with students to resolve any concerns they may have, or when necessary, direct them to the party best suited to assist them.
Leadership:
Instructors must be willing to assume the duties of the Lead Instructor/Director of Training to assure continuity in his/her absence during vacations, etc.
Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:
The successful applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED, and the minimum required years of field experience, dependent upon the region.
Physical Environment:
The successful applicant may stand for long periods of time.
You will be required to use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment as needed.
Please be aware that stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.
Your work may be completed in classroom or shop environment.
You can expect wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
You will sometimes be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Why should you apply?
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401(k) Employer Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
11 Paid Holidays
Your Birthday off – Company Paid
2 weeks PTO – 1st yr.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Headspace membership – Company Paid
Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans
StrataTech Education - Core Values
At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.
*Challenging and Fun
*Creating an Incredible Work Environment
*Genuine People
*Force For Good
We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others.
StrataTech Education Group
StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Career Education Colleges and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.
The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.
**Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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