Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Job summary

The Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. RE-1 seeks a Building Trades Instructor to teach residential carpentry from beginner to advanced levels. You will develop curricula related to the Building Trades program and guide students toward competency and job readiness.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or eligibility. The district offers health benefits and supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry theory and applications.
• Experience with cabinetry and finish work.
• Familiar with safety and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct residential carpentry classes from beginner to advanced levels.
• Prepare students for entry-level employment and career advancement.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with industry, apprenticeship programs and the community.

Skills

Teaching

Carpentry

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

• Salary: depending on experience and education
• JOB DESCRIPTION: Career and Technical Education Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

• PERSONNEL: Certificate
• Salary: depending on experience and education
• Health Benefits
• JOB DESCRIPTION: Career and Technical Education Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

The Building Trades Instructor will instruct residential carpentry classes from beginning to advanced level students and other curriculum related to the Building Trades program.

Examples Of Duties

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the Building Trades program;
• Implement lessons to teach skills required to master carpentry and related competencies; including a statement of the student performance objectives to be achieved;
• Provide group and individual instruction using effective teaching strategies, instructional materials and equipment;
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while they are in the building;
• Submit a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved, and make recommendations for certificates of completion upon culmination of a student's training (if applicable);
• Accurately and punctually submit to CTE Coordinator all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting;
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement;
• Attend staff meetings and other such meetings as required by the high school administration;
• Provide effective and cooperative liaison between the school, business industry, apprenticeship programs and the general community;
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Required Certificates, Licenses, And/Or Credentials

• Possession of a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or be eligible to apply for the credential by meeting the education/experience requirements of the state of Colorado.

: Possess or be willing to work to obtain a contractor's license.

• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Fingerprint clearance

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of all aspects of the building industry; carpentry theory and applications in the following areas:

• Woodworking;
• Framing;
• Finish work;
• Cabinet layout and construction;
• Roofing;
• Exterior siding applications;
• Hanging doors and windows;
• Shooting grades;
• Interior applications (drywall hanging, taping, texturing, etc.);
• Carpentry tools (power tools, skill saws, etc.)
• Flooring;
• Curriculum and instructional practices;
• Current industry trends, methodology and practices.

Ability To

• Teach classes relating to all aspects of carpentry;
• Teach entry level job skills;
• Teach employability skills (behavior, dress, phone, etc.);
• Safely and effectively operate & teach how to use a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment;
• Apply the principles of behavior modification with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & student safety;
• Provide instruction which results in student success;
• Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
• Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;
• Be flexible and receptive to change;
• Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities;
• Adapt to periodic heavy workload;
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
• Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning;
• Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction;
• Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests;
• Assist in recruitment of students.

Certification: CDE/CTE/Alternative acceptable