Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

• Salary: depending on experience and education
• JOB DESCRIPTION:
  
  Career and Technical Education Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

• PERSONNEL:
  Certificate
• Salary: depending on experience and education
• Health Benefits
• JOB DESCRIPTION:
  
  Career and Technical Education Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

The Building Trades Instructor will instruct residential carpentry classes from beginning to advanced level students and other curriculum related to the Building Trades program.

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the Building Trades program;
• Implement lessons to teach skills required to master carpentry and related competencies; including a statement of the student performance objectives to be achieved;
• Provide group and individual instruction using effective teaching strategies, instructional materials and equipment;
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while they are in the building;
• Submit a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved, and make recommendations for certificates of completion upon culmination of a student's training (if applicable);
• Accurately and punctually submit to CTE Coordinator all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting;
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement;
• Attend staff meetings and other such meetings as required by the high school administration;
• Provide effective and cooperative liaison between the school, business industry, apprenticeship programs and the general community;
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

• High School Diploma

• Possession of a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or be eligible to apply for the credential by meeting the education/experience requirements of the state of Colorado.

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Possess or be willing to work to obtain a contractor's license.

• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Fingerprint clearance

Knowledge of all aspects of the building industry; carpentry theory and applications in the following areas:

• Woodworking;
• Framing;
• Finish work;
• Cabinet layout and construction;
• Roofing;
• Exterior siding applications;
• Hanging doors and windows;
• Shooting grades;
• Interior applications (drywall hanging, taping, texturing, etc.);
• Carpentry tools (power tools, skill saws, etc.)
• Flooring;
• Curriculum and instructional practices;
• Current industry trends, methodology and practices.

• Teach classes relating to all aspects of carpentry;
• Teach entry level job skills;
• Teach employability skills (behavior, dress, phone, etc.);
• Safely and effectively operate & teach how to use a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment;
• Apply the principles of behavior modification with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & student safety;
• Provide instruction which results in student success;
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
• Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;
• Be flexible and receptive to change;
• Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities;
• Adapt to periodic heavy workload;
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
• Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning;
• Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction;
• Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests;
• Assist in recruitment of students.