Summary
Full-time instructors train apprentices in universal skills and knowledge across disciplines. This role primarily focuses on instructing first-year apprentices and advanced steamfitting apprentices as needed. Instructors teach in person and must be available for in-person apprentice meetings, contests and testing.
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Status: Full-time Exempt, At-will, non-represented
Direct Reports: Full-time Instructors
Pay and benefits: $2,921.20 weekly plus benefits, Local, National and Officers Pensions
Vehicle: No
Onboarding Goals and Activities include:
- 30-, 60-and 90-day goals for new staff as designed by the Lead Instructor and Program Coordinators
Essential Functions
- Teach assigned classes
- Ensure all assets and resources needed are available and organized prior to classes so that classes will run smoothly and efficiently
- Teach make-up classes for apprentices
- Grade tests and judge apprentices' skill and ability
- Understand and comply with accreditation or compliance requirements for curriculum
- Attend relevant training courses and seminars (e.g. ITP)
- Independently utilize current technology and computer programs, and ensure the technology used in training is current
- Create and maintain course syllabi including ensuring materials and assets are updated
- Understand rules, standards, policies and protocols included in the Apprentice and Employee Training Center handbooks
- Mentor students who are struggling with the curriculum, refer students who need assistance with leaves of absence or accommodations to Program Coordinators and Human Resources
- Other Duties and Activities will be assigned or updates as needed
Experience
Required Certifications, Licenses, Education and Skills:
- 5 + years' experience as a Journeyman
- 1 + experience as a Foreman or General Foreman
- Proficiency with of Office 365 programs, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Forms, PowerPoint, in addition to Blue Beam and others
- Proficiency with other technology tools, including Teams and Zoom
- Experience and comfort using iPads
Preferred Experience:
- Current Class 5 Boiler License
- Experience leading a complex project
- 10+ years' experience as a Journeyman in the field, or equivalent experience instructing for the same or similar apprenticeship program
- 1+ years as a current or former instructor in the same or similar apprenticeship program
- ITP Instructor Certification
- Associate's degree or other professional certification related to the trade
Industry Knowledge that will be helpful:
- Understanding of trade apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs
Environment
This position is on site and activity includes standing and speaking for several hours per day, sometimes seated work at a computer, walking, bending, and using tools, climbing ladders, work at floor level and above, sometimes on knees and other positions in the course of building trainers, climbing, pulling, occasionally using a forklift, and regularly using vision to inspect work product. Regularly lifting 50 lbs. The main campus where the job mostly takes place is large and flat; walking is required to get from each area of the building.
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
EEO Statement
The Local 290 Training Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. In addition, the organization complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities or job sites. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Pay: $2,921.20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Journeyman: 5 years (Preferred)
- Foreman or General Foreman: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
