Machinist Instructor

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field for which they were hired to instruct.
• Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in their preferred style of learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
• Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
• Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
• Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
• Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
• Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in vocational trade preferred.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving reco