Plumbing and Heating Instructor At JEVS Human Services, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team at our Orleans Technical College as a Plumbing and Heating Instructor. Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the instructor will be responsible for teaching students through hands-on projects and theory in safety, math, and other basics of plumbing and heating.
Responsibilities:- Provide instruction, as specified in the curriculum, in the basics of plumbing and heating
- Supervise students in hands-on trades tasks
- Provide evaluation of students on hands-on activities
- Provide testing of students' knowledge of theory
- Prepare curricula materials
- Utilize varying delivery methods and media to keep students engaged with the lesson for the full class day
- Ensure that safety, classroom and school rules are followed consistently and take appropriate measures when they are not
- Ensure that classroom and shop areas are kept clean and orderly
- Maintain student attendance and grade rosters
- Ensure that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
- Place orders for supplies and materials according to school policy in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progression of instruction
- Perform related duties and assignments as required
Additional responsibilities include:- Communicate regularly with Student & Career Services teams regarding student performance as it relates to job openings and potential employers.
- Implement changes to curricula and lesson plans to incorporate approved/relevant online and digital content, new textbooks, new testing software, new instructor resources, new equipment
- Digest Program Advisory Committee (employer) input; accommodate improvements as necessary when recommended by management.
- Maintain and utilize daily lesson plans that accurately reflect course curriculum
- Continually develop and refine classroom management and effective presentation skills
- Consistently assign and assess student library projects in accordance with accreditation standards
- Ensure that safety, classroom, and school rules are followed consistently and that a professional training environment is maintained in the classroom and shop areas at all times
- Develop and adhere to a regular schedule to take and report inventory in workshop.
- Submit purchase requests according to policy and process; assist with confirming delivery and receipt of materials
- Revise Bill of Materials requirements annually
- Assist with new instructor interviews/hiring process
- Evaluate growth opportunities for Orleans Technical College by providing input to customized training opportunities; short-term training opportunities
- Suggest and participate in professional development (in person and online) opportunities to remain current in field of training as well as in effective instruction methods
- Where applicable, maintain industry certifications
- Participate in graduation ceremonies
- This position is part-time, Monday-Thursday, 5:30pm-10:15pm. Part-time instructor pay rate is $32.50.
Qualifications:- 3+ years experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial systems; experience working with heat pumps, gas and oil-fired furnaces, ductwork, radiant heat, etc.
- Knowledge of electrical theory and heating theory is a must
- Must have experience soldering and brazing
- The base pay for this position is $32.50. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. For more details, please visit the benefits page of our careers site.
At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.
