Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Advanced Manufacturing Instructor (AMI)

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor (AMI) will work with Job Train Career Centers (Menlo Park/EPA, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, North Fair Oaks, and South San Francisco) and the Semi Foundation. We are looking for a responsible, qualified Instructor, capable of implementing, instructing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of Advanced Manufacturing with an emphasis in the Semiconductor Industry. You will be responsible for teaching an overview of the semiconductor industry and fundamental technical skills necessary for entry-level positions.

This position is scheduled for Monday – Friday morning and/or evenings, part time 20-hours, supporting one 6-week cohort each quarter. Each cohort will consist of:

• Preparation & Student Engagement:
  Prepare for the course, review curriculum and materials, and connect with students prior to the start of instruction.
• Instruction:
  Provide four weeks of classroom instruction and student support.
• Follow-Up & Documentation:
  Complete student and program documentation, update Salesforce, and collaborate with the Employment Specialist regarding student employment goals and next steps.

This job's location will rotate amongst the Career Centers between Menlo Park and San Jose. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Further updating Advanced Manufacturing curriculum with the Semi Foundation as needed and delivering Advanced Manufacturing curriculum, providing a stimulating environment that encourages participation of multiple learning types, interpersonal skills development, and comprehension of concepts.
• Incorporating prior advanced manufacturing experience into hands on learning activities.
• Using existing advanced manufacturing networks to invite guest speakers, arrange field trips, and identify potential employers.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current related state and federal requirements and modifying curriculum accordingly.
• Keeping up to date with advance manufacturing trends.
• Creating and maintaining accurate records, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
• Screening and enrolling cohorts.
• Monitoring of stipend qualifications by maintaining attendance records for our students and ensuring prompt reporting to accounting.
• Ordering supplies and updated materials needed for class work.
• Evaluating and documenting trainee progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
• Assisting graduates with job placement by connecting them to potential employers in the industry.
• Collaborating with Economic Advancement Centers and assigned employment specialist as part of job placement services.
• Teaching in alignment with Job Train's school mission and student learning outcomes, which includes our vocational schooling model where Career Development and Instruction are symbiotic, embedded, and collaborative.
• Maintaining professional growth in Advanced Manufacturing expertise, instructional skills, and administrative program changes dictated by state and federal requirements through attendance at appropriate seminars, membership in professional organizations, and by following relative professional publications.

Qualifications We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.

• Advanced Manufacturing certification preferred
• High school diploma/ GED equivalent or higher

• A combination of at least 10 years of work experience in teaching or training experience in the Advanced Manufacturing industry
• In depth, current / recent experience as an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor as an Advanced Manufacturing employee in a manufacturing setting (preferably semiconductor).
• Knowledge or Experience in Industry 4.0 standards, Industrial Internet of Things(IIoT), Smart Manufacturing in the 21st Century is highly preferred.
• Experience working closely with manufacturing companies, employers and/or related recruiters for manufacturing positions.
• Previous experience in teaching…