Electrical Instructor

Job Description

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Electrical Program Instructor position is responsible for providing quality instruction to diverse adult learners aligned with the Council on Occupational Education’s standards for Pre-Apprentice Construction certification. This position works continuously to support Summit’s mission to prepare students for living-wage jobs through training, curriculum development, and classroom management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruction and Curriculum Development:

• Deliver Instruction:
  Teach students in a competency-based format through lectures, demonstrations, and other recognized instructional techniques.
• Design and Maintain Curriculum:
  Create and continuously improve course descriptions, lesson plans, and course outlines that ensure student safety, are developmentally appropriate, and appeal to a variety of learning styles.
• Maintain Course Standards:
  Teach program course objectives as established by Summit Academy OIC.
• Field Trips:
  Coordinate, lead, and supervise student field trips to advance learning.

Classroom and Learning Environment Management:

• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of student performance, attendance, and grades, ensuring timely submission of all academic reports.
• Policy Enforcement:
  Enforce school and campus policies related to academics and attendance, fostering a disciplined and respectful learning environment.
• Assessment:
  Regularly use multiple forms of assessment to evaluate student progress and determine grades, adhering to established standards and criteria.
• Safety:
  Monitor the safety of students, the classroom, and the tools according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain Inventory:
  Manage tool and material inventory necessary to meet course objectives.

Student Engagement and Support:

• Individualized Instruction:
  Plan and implement differentiated strategies to address the diverse learning needs and styles of adult students.
• Professional Development:
  Stay current with industry trends and opportunities by continuously developing professional and technical skills.
• Behavioral Modeling:
  Teach and model pro-social behavioral patterns conducive to success in the construction industry, such as safety, ethics, employability, and related skills.

Institutional Contribution &

Collaboration:

• Community Participation:
  Actively participate in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and engage in various workshops and meetings.
• Learning Culture:
  Contribute to a learning culture by collaborating with colleagues, sharing best practices, and participating in professional development opportunities.

• Substitute:
  Substitute teach for other instructors as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Electrician Essentials:
  Demonstrated knowledge of the electrical field.
• Teaching:
  Ability to effectively teach and demonstrate to individuals with varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication skills, especially oral, interpersonal, and presentation to large audiences.
• Classroom Management:
  Strong skills in managing a classroom and maintaining a safe, engaging, and orderly learning environment.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical:
  Basic computer proficiency.
• Environment:
  Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional school setting, which requires instructors to maintain a professional appearance and attitude. The work environment is fast-paced and requires time management and prioritization of job…