Part-Time: Assistant Instructor, Fire Science

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. Assistant instructors support the lead Fire Science instructor in developing the necessary skills for recruits to meet program outcomes.

• Instruct small group sessions to demonstrate skills and coach student skills performance in compliance with student-faculty ratios.
• Follow College and department procedures for student evaluation and grading.
• Evaluate student performance and document student skill proficiencies. (Evaluation occurs both informally through skills check-off activities and formally in skills evaluation sessions.)
• Present individual topic didactic instruction, as needed—does not present majority of course material.
• Perform or provide student supervision of the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Assist with the set up and tear down training evolutions/stations.
• Assist the primary instructor with assuring compliance with outside agency regulations.

• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention certification in the area that the instructor will be teaching. The certification must be at least one level above the class being taught.

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• Colorado State Fire Instructor I certification
• Shall hold or qualify for a post-secondary vocational credential in Fire Science issued by Aims Community College CTE Office.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention certification or other credentials specific to the topic being taught

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job posting under 'Job Description'. Enter the job duties you have performed under the 'Work Experience' section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed in the 'Required Documents' section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.

All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work.