HVAC Instructor

Job Title Instructor HVAC/R

Department Heating Air conditioning & Refrigeration

Reports to Assistant Director of Education

Essential Functions

• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students
• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate the learning styles of a diverse student body
• Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Demonstrate strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Guarantee that students have been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure that upon completion, students have the technical skills and knowledge to maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems used in residential settings
• Prepare students to test and obtain industry recognized certifications
• Provide the student with timely information and feedback on his/her academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework and projects
• Continuously evaluate individual student's attitudes, participation and commitment to the program
• Actively work to maintain a high level of student enrollment by maintaining accurate daily attendance records, calling absent students, and communicating attendance concerns to the Assistant Director of Education.
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, are properly maintained and are in working order prior to class time
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of all school policies, and actively participate in their implementation and enforcement
• Ensures adherence to all safety standards and practices, including oversight, care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and materials.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required:

• High school diploma, GED, and/or proof of completion of related vocational training program.
• EPA Section 608 Certification
• 3 – 5 years’ Experience in the trade within the last ten years
• Proficient with Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Power Point

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience teaching in a proprietary education setting and/or experience with training employees within the industry.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry

Abilities Required:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster others to learn
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines

Preferred:

• Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment
• Working knowledge of national codes and best practices
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional people skills and a good collaborator

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person