Maritime Trades Instructor

CCRI invites applicants to apply for future opportunities. This posting is not for immediate vacancy but for upcoming opportunities. By applying, you will be placed in a pool of candidates who will be reviewed when a suitable position becomes available.

The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for maritime instructors to teach their proprietary Electric Boat workforce trainings. CCRI is seeking maritime professionals, preferably with some teaching experience, to join the academic team at our Westerly satellite location on a year-round, part-time basis. The instructor will be responsible for all learning outcomes of our programs and will focus on student development and preparation for the process technology industry.

The instructor will work side-by-side with teacher assistants and program leadership to ensure that courses have successful outcomes and that students receive a high-quality education. This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The maritime trades instructor will be responsible for communicating what shifts they are available to work and ensuring that they are able to work all classes that they agree to instruct.

• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences
• Communicate class content utilizing a variety of teaching methods so that learning occurs, skills are developed, and students are motivated to learn and achieve their educational and employment objectives
• Deliver effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs
• Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction
• Keep detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation
• Work creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention
• Understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and adhere to CCRI’s policies and procedures for responding to student requests for accommodations
• Assist in keeping organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation
• Collaborate with the program coordinators and other instructors in the training and attend meetings as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Ensure all tools and tool bags are being properly maintained and checked-in/ checked out to avoid tool loss
• Attend regular instructor training (minimum of 2 per year)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience in a trade environment and/or education shop environment for a minimum of 5 years
• Experience in either traditional instruction, peer training, or on-the-job mentoring
• Highly proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, and the internet for instruction and program purposes. Interest in preparing and training the next generation of entry-level maritime employees
• Intermediate digital communication technology skills (presentation tools, online meetings, etc.)
• Experience with classroom/team management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected

• Experience teaching in adult education settings
• At least 5 years’ experience working for Electric Boat
• Experience in the pipe fitting, electrical, sheet metal, painting, rigging, mechanical STO, or electrical STO trades
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management
• Teaching experience in similar post-secondary programs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for adult populations

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.