Firefighter Teacher

Summary

This part-time position is for an experienced fire service professional who will train students in Dixie Technical College's new Firefighter program. The instructor will help create a positive, engaging, and hands‑on learning environment in both classroom and lab settings, connecting course content to real‑world fire service skills.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and delivering clear, effective instruction that supports students in developing the knowledge, skills, and professionalism needed for success in the field. The instructor will coach, motivate, and encourage learners as they grow into confident, capable future firefighters.

The hours needed may vary, but will typically fall between 6‑12 hours per week.

• Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned skills experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full‑time instructors
• Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences that retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a safe, structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
• Communicate clear objectives and well‑defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure the classroom and skills area are prepared for daily learning activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner
• Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify the full‑time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing the appropriate rules and procedures as defined in the course and following DTC policies; involve the full‑time instructor for student behavioral issues.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning students' personal information
• Teach and maintain all safety guidelines, and ensure that safety standards comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
• Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy‑related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience as a paid or volunteer firefighter and/or instructor in firefighting techniques and procedures
• Valid Fire Service Instructor Certificate, Level 1, issued by UFRA, IFSAC, or Pro‑Board
• Knowledge of subject material and course content related to Fire Science
• Knowledge of fire terminology and hydraulics for the fire service and operating fire apparatus
• Knowledge of standards, regulations, and laws pertaining to fire science, including Utah Fire Service, Certification System, and the NFPA
• Certified at the level of the course taught
• Ability to pass a background check
• The position may occasionally involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and industry equipment hazards in a conventional educational environment
• Knowledge of Google Suite applications
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or more. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process.