Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

About Job Train

Job Train is an organization on the move. We are delivering best-in-class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we’ve been servicing literally anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our (now) six, Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

We are growing, and we need your help!

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:

• Week 1 – Preparation & Student Engagement: Prepare for the course, review curriculum and materials, and connect with students prior to the start of instruction.
• Weeks 2–5 – Instruction: Provide four weeks of classroom instruction and student support.
• Week 6 – 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.

• Further update Advanced Manufacturing curriculum with the Semi Foundation as needed and deliver Advanced Manufacturing curriculum, providing a stimulating environment that encourages participation of multiple learning types, interpersonal skills development, and comprehension of concepts.
• Incorporate 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
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current related state and federal requirements and modify curriculum accordingly.
• Keep up to date with advance manufacturing trends
• Create and maintain accurate records, schedules, and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
• Screen and enroll cohorts.
• Monitoring of stipend qualifications by maintaining attendance records for our students and ensure prompt reporting to accounting
• Order supplies and updated materials needed for class work.
• Evaluate and document trainee progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
• Assist graduates with job placement by connecting them to potential employers in the industry.
• Collaborate with Economic Advancement Centers and assigned employment specialist as part of job placement services.
• Teach 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.
• Maintain 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.

We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also…