Position Summary:
Skilled trades are essential, you know that. Because you’ve been working in your trade for years, you also know how important it is that the next generation of tradesmen and women learn their skills from people who have ‘been there and done it’, and not just from books. Our students deserve to learn from the best, and that is what we look for in our instructors.
Your primary role will be to facilitate student learning, not only helping our students achieve their program and course objectives but guiding them as they shape their future in the industry. Our instructors organize all aspects of the classroom function, including cleanliness, safety, demonstration materials, and lecture. You will administer lessons following a pre-developed lesson plan, leading your students through the practical, hands-on application of the lessons you teach.
Role Responsibilities:
We ask all our instructors to motivate their students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and sensitivity for their concerns. We want you to engage them, actively involving them in classroom discussions and/or activities. An important part of this role is to identify different student learning styles and adjust your own style accordingly.
- You will maintain accurate record keeping, as it applies to student attendance and their grades, and you will advise students on their attendance, grades, and discipline issues, as necessary.
- Our instructors are expected to create and maintain a safe environment at all times.
- It will be your responsibility to manage all tools assigned to the classroom. You will issue, inspect, repair, and teach proper handling of those tools.
- As a highly visible representative of the school, you will communicate, support, and enforce school policies and procedures at all times, and advise students accordingly.
- During periods of testing, you will ensure an ethical and fair testing environment.
- Instructors are responsible for maintaining classroom equipment through evaluation, inspection, parts ordering, and repair.
- You will use your experience to constantly evaluates the curriculum to ensure continuing relevant.
- You will conform to prescribed methods of record keeping, as directed by supervisory staff.
- It is important to communicate promptly regarding supplies, tools, or other essentials needed for students in the classroom.
- You are expected to maintain a working field knowledge through continuing education and demonstrate continuing professional development of your technical expertise, and as an instructor.
- One of the most rewarding parts of this job is attending our semi-annual graduation ceremonies; attendance is mandatory for our instructors.
Time Commitment:
- The is position may require work on evenings and weekends in order to meet business need.
Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:
The successful applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED, and 5yrs of verifiable field experience within the past 10yrs.
Physical Environment:
- The successful applicant may stand for long periods of time.
- You will be required to use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment as needed.
- Please be aware that stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required.
- Your work may be completed in classroom or shop environment.
- You can expect wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
- You will sometimes be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
Why should you apply?
- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
- Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Your Birthday off – Company Paid
- 2 weeks PTO – 1st yr.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Headspace membership – Company Paid
- Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
- Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans
StrataTech Education - Core Values
At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.
*Challenging and Fun
*Creating an Incredible Work Environment
*Genuine People
*Force For Good
We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others.
StrataTech Education Group
StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Career Education Colleges and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.
The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.
**Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
In compliance with federal law, StrataTech Education Group prepares annual reports on campus security and resources. StrataTech Education Group’s Annual Security Reports are available online at the link(s) below. Additionally, you may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the designate Clery Officer at (602) 336-7118.
Tulsa Welding School 2024 Annual Security Report
Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 2024 Annual Security Report
Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center 2024 Annual Security Report
Tulsa Welding School Dallas 2024 Annual Security Report
The Refrigeration School 2024 Annual Security Report
StrataTech Global Privacy Policy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- HVAC/R: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
