CCP Instructor, HVAC R; Spanish

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Responsible for providing instruction and performing lab related activities for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration program. Instruct college students and oversees laboratory activities in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Maintains program standards in accordance with accreditation. A CCP Instructor will spend approximately 80% of the time teaching and 20% of the time handling classroom administration. This is a grant-funded position.

Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of a CCP Instructor, HVAC R (Spanish) looks like:

• Teaches courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines furnished to students.
• Designs and prepares curriculum of course related materials. Prepares and delivers online training content in support of classroom instruction.
• Displays an operational and application knowledge of various program processes, related equipment, and operating systems to include mechanical and computer-based systems.
• Demonstrates conduit destructive analysis and non-destructive analysis procedures in a lab environment.
• Assesses students' proficiency, conducts on-going evaluation, prepares grade reports of student progress, and maintains records of student course performance.
• Develops and maintains various assessment instruments and supplemental educational materials. Develops testing instruments and administers final examinations.
• Follows established safety practices. Conducts basic maintenance on equipment within industrial trade program lab according to OSHA and related safety standards.
• Plans and documents current and future inventory needs. Assists in preparing specifications for purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Manages, controls, and disposes of hazardous materials within a lab environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• A State or County HVACR Journeyman License (Verifiable if from another state); OR
• NCCER Minimum Level Two HVACR Certification or other related verifiable certification; OR
• HVAC Excellence Certifications; OR
• North American Technician Excellence Certifications; AND
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery Certification; AND
• Four Years of verifiable experience working in the field; AND
• Two years of verifiable experience as a teacher and/or trainer

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Bilingual English and Spanish written and spoken

Ability to:

• Interpret blueprint and related symbols
• Demonstrate and use the technology required for the assigned course
• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• A verifiable state or county HVACR Journeyman license, NCCER Level Two HVAC-R certification, HVAC Excellence certification, or North American Technician Excellence certification
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Recovery certification
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish
• Regular physical attendance required

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay…