Fire Instructional Assistant

Part-time Instructor for Emergency Services

Stark State College is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time instructor to join our Emergency Services department. The successful candidate will contribute to the college's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. This results in success for both our employees and our students.

If you look forward to using innovative teaching methodologies to foster a collaborative learning environment, you will fit right in. Typical responsibilities include:

• Deliver firefighter instruction in accordance with Stark State College Department of Emergency Services guidelines, the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), and Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) requirements.
• Prepare for classroom and practical training sessions by reviewing assigned topics, developing lesson plans that incorporate ODPS curriculum objectives, and utilizing appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Employ effective teaching strategies to facilitate classroom discussions, hands-on training, and student engagement while demonstrating thorough knowledge of subject matter at the Ohio Firefighter II certification level.
• Assess student performance fairly and consistently, monitor student progress, and communicate progress updates to the Fire Program Coordinator.
• Foster a positive learning environment by demonstrating professionalism, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of students, while encouraging feedback through instructor evaluations.
• Participate in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement by collaborating with the Program Director, Fire Program Coordinator, and fellow instructors to review and update curriculum, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain all required firefighter training certifications and comply with the rules, policies, and procedures of Stark State College and the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
• Maintain training vehicles, tools, equipment, and instructional resources in a safe, clean, and operational condition.

Required qualifications include:

• A valid Ohio driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Current Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II certification from the state of Ohio.
• Current Firefighter II Certification from the state of Ohio.

In order to improve hiring efficiency, Stark State has implemented the use of recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR.

The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employee's wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit. Instructional fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from the income of the College budgeted for employee benefits up to an amount per academic semester not to exceed such fees for six credit hours per semester.

Eligible part-time employees desiring this benefit must complete an Instructional Fee Waiver form available on mystarkstate and must submit it to the employee's supervisor for approval. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for you and your household members, dependents living away from home, and parents & parents-in-law. Professional phone support is available around-the-clock, on an unlimited basis, offering you and your family members peace of mind that there is always someone to talk to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Face-to-face counseling is also available, with up to 5 sessions included per problem occurrence. Optional supplemental benefits include Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs (403 b and 457). AFLAC (Short-term disability). Allstate (Insurance options).