Painting Instructor

The responsibilities of the instructor are to carry out the day-to-day operation of the training program at the Job Corps Center, both on-the-job training and related classroom instruction.

• Recruiting students for the program in order to maintain a full “crew.”
• Participating in the development of the Career Technical Skills Training package.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating work projects and related classroom instruction.
• Instructing students both on the job and in the classroom.
• Training and assist in placing students in jobs in the finishing trades industry.
• Maintaining proper inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Operating heavy machinery
• Operate vehicle to transport students
• Demonstrate building scaffolding and working on ladders
• Preparing reports and maintaining records required by the union and the government.
• Maintaining a safe and secure shop and work site.
• Counseling students, including disciplinary action, as needed.
• Maintaining liaison with other Center personnel to monitor progress of students.
• Maintaining good Center relations and participating in Center activities that contributes to the goals of the program.
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is free of intimidation, including sexual harassment.
• Identify and assist in placing graduates in career employment opportunities.
• Deliver trade-related curricula and teaching materials in the classroom.
• Keep current with latest developments affecting the finishing trades industry.
• Other duties as assigned

• Effective time management skills.
• Punctuality and good attendance are required.
• Foster teamwork and display a positive attitude.
• Respectful of others in work place
• Able to meet state/federal apprenticeship instructor qualifications
• Successfully completed a registered apprenticeship program associated with the craft subject area

High school diploma/GED. Completed a registered apprenticeship program associated with the craft subject area. Qualified Journey-worker status. Foreman/supervisory/apprenticeship experience preferred.

Driver’s License and current Safety and Industry certifications/credentials in the craft subject area