Apprenticeship Instructor

Instructional Program Responsibilities

• Participates in curriculum development and recommends course outline revisions based on JATC input and industry standards
• Recommends textbooks, instructional materials, equipment, and relevant library or reference resources
• Contributes suggestions for the annual department budget related to instructional needs and program equipment
• Maintains current knowledge of technological changes, industry practices, and developments in the instructional subject area
• Attends meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department and CTE Division at pertinent college meetings and outreach events as required
• Promotes a positive image of the college and apprenticeship programs to students, industry partners, and the community
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Training Agents, JATC members, community partners, and professional organizations
• Engages in ongoing professional development as a lifelong learner

• Instructs apprenticeship classes and seminars using discipline expertise and effective teaching practices that support student learning and progression
• Meets all scheduled and special classes, including evenings and occasional weekends as required by program needs
• Teaches assigned classes following approved course outlines and JATC aligned curriculum requirements
• Prepares, develops, and updates instructional materials for assigned classes
• Posts and maintains regular office hours for student support
• Provides students with course syllabi that meet college and program requirements
• Maintains accurate records of grades, attendance, and apprentice progression; submits required reports in accordance with college and JATC timelines
• Maintains instructional facilities, tools, and equipment related to assigned program responsibilities
• Delivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

• Coordinates apprentice progression processes, including evaluations, attendance verification, and related documentation required by the JATC and state apprenticeship standards
• Maintains accurate and timely records of apprentice performance, training hours, and committee-required reports
• Communicates regularly with JATC members, Training Agents, and apprentices to support program expectations, policies, and alignment with industry needs
• Prepares instructional or program information for JATC meetings and assists with meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions
• Ensures instructional practices and course materials align with JATC-approved curriculum and training requirements
• Supports compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements related to apprenticeship instruction and documentation

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness
• Encourages creative and critical thinking
• Engages participants in an active learning process
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives
• Encourages student responsibility for learning
• Promotes learning as a lifelong process

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

• Journey‑level status in the relevant trade, demonstrated by completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent industry credential
• Current Oregon licensure or certification required for practice in the trade (e.g., CCB license, BOLI license, or trade‑specific state license)
• Three years of recent, relevant industry experience in the trade area, which may include field work, trade‑related management, and/or instruction in the trade
• Experience providing instruction,…