THS HVAC Instructor Office/On-site #260709-9210VS-006

About the role

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting for an HVAC Trade Instructor to join our team at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT. The ideal candidate is an experienced HVAC professional with a passion for sharing knowledge, looking to prepare students for successful careers in HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for successful careers in HVAC by combining classroom instruction with hands-on training that reflects today's industry standards.
• Demonstrate safe work practices, teach the operation of needed equipment and tools, and provide students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the workforce.
• Create engaging learning experiences in both laboratory and classroom settings.
• Build partnerships with local businesses to connect students with valuable real-world opportunities.

Requirements

• An S-1 HVAC contractor’s license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on HVAC experience.
• A High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved HVAC curriculum.
• Apprentice training or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years.
• Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC.
• Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
• Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).
• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements.
• Eight years for each subject area endorsement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on HVAC experience.
• High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved HVAC curriculum.
• Apprentice training or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years.
• Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC.
• Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
• Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).
• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements.
• Eight years for each subject area endorsement.

Skills

• Experienced in teaching or substitute teaching.
• Familiar with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Prior connections to the school culture, such as CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.
• Current OSHA 10-Construction Industry Certification.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Connects the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information. Position Highlights: Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday. Location: Vinal Technical High School, in Middletown, CT. Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.) Benefits And Balance: At the State of Connecticut, we take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes: Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System A variety of medical and dental plans Sick and personal leave The State of CT is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service As a CTECS Employee, You May Also Benefit From Tuition Reimbursement Extra Income Opportunities Professional Development Career Growth within our System Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!