Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor

WRTP | BIG STEP Certified Pre-Apprentice Instructor

The WRTP | BIG STEP Certified Pre-Apprentice Instructor is responsible for transforming lives by teaching, mentoring, being a role model, and guiding participant learning by providing a dynamic, innovative, and positive learning environment. This position is adept at training and instructing in a variety of areas including the National Building Trade's Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), OSHA 30, CPR, tool recognition, blueprint reading, construction math, and hands-on skilled training.

The Certified Pre-Apprentice Instructor works closely with WRTP | BIG STEP region directors and managers to fill their instruction needs by planning the training curriculum, ordering instructional supplies, and scheduling the instructors.

85% of time will be dedicated to instructing classes in the National Building Trades' Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), OSHA 30, CPR, tool identification and recognition, blueprint reading, construction mathematics, and hands-on skilled trades training (approximately 34 hours per week).

10% of time will be spent on lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom preparation, and related instructional activities (approximately 5 hours per week).

5% of time will be devoted to supporting management and the Program Coordination Team in the assessment, planning, continuous improvement, and execution of the service delivery model, including participation in program evaluation and enhancement efforts (approximately 1 hour per week).

Instruction

• Responsible for instructing adult and youth candidates interested in entering construction trade apprenticeships in the areas of building trade curriculum (hands-on).
• Provide an introduction to worksite behavior, readiness and safety (jobsite setting, material handling, physical stamina required for construction.
• Present subject matter using various teaching methods and technology to adapt to varied learning styles.
• Instruct and monitor students individually and in groups in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage by using a variety of methods including lecture, demonstration, and hands-on learning.
• Prepare materials for activities and collaborate with other instructors on educational experience.
• Provide CPR training.
• Lead OSHA 10/30 instruction.
• Offer instruction and facilitate hands-on skill development for the entirety of the MC3 Curriculum including the following units:
• Construction Industry Awareness
• Labor History
• Maintaining a Respectful Workplace
• Construction Health and Safety (including OSHA and First Aid/CPR)
• Tool & Material Knowledge, Identification, and Safe Usage
• Construction Math
• Blueprint Reading
• Green Construction Principles

Training and Instruction Oversight

• Update lesson plans and create new learning and skill development opportunities to keep up with changes in the industry.
• Safely maintain and oversee use of equipment.
• Ability to instruct in a manner that encourages engagement and transfer of learning to hands-on activities.
• Enforce rules and procedures for students and emphasize the importance of safety in all aspects of learning.
• Assist in planning and supervising class projects.
• Represent WRTP | BIG STEP, members, and partners in a professional manner at all times.
• This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties assigned. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support program and operational needs, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The primary work environment is likely to be a classroom and training facility.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Vision sufficient to read various materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position
• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Climbing ladders
• Regularly perform work on a computer
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Problem Solving:
  Identifies and…