Director of Training & Education

Under the direction of the Director of Training & Education and Construction Superintendent, the part-time Construction Instructor is responsible for teaching basic construction skills to participants with varying academic levels by integrating skills that will help them in preparing for the skills program and transition to construction career pathways, apprenticeship programs, military, and employment. The areas of instruction will consist of the following areas: Basic Mathematics and NCCER Leeds v4.1.

Essential Functions

Ability to engage, coach, mentor, and guide participants toward personal goals.

Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to participant development in a high quality, respectful environment.

Assist with organization’s outreach efforts (as needed).

Provide excellent client service. Knowledge of Math area of study

Proficient in diagnosing, assessing, and evaluating the strengths, functional levels, and readiness for participants to transition career ready.

Knowledge of various effective teaching techniques

Effective classroom and individual communication techniques

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Access) and Internet (browser, search engines)

Electronic communication (e-mail, social networking, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Perform other related duties as required.

NCCER certification including the core curriculum preferred but not necessary.

Construction Math preferred.

Ability to acquire Fingerprint Clearance card.

Strong classroom facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.

Bilingual: Spanish/English speaking preferred, but not necessary.

Proficient in Microsoft products and database management.

Knowledge of Phoenix metropolitan area, local community organizations, educational and training systems, public agencies, and private industries preferable.

Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Superior people skills, including strong speaking and writing skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

Education, Experience

Minimum Experience: 1-year related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of both)

Preferred Experience: 3 years’ related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of both)

Physical Requirements Necessary To Perform This Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment And Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dress code is professional/casual and comfortable; no sandals or open shoes allowed, steel toed boots on jobsite recommended, and company shirts will be provided.

Tools And Equipment Used

Employee must be proficient in the use of able to use office equipment such as computer, printer, phone, copiers, calculator, fax machine and other communication mediums.