Construction & Trades Management Instructor

Ancora Education; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancora Education in Arlington, TX seeks an experienced Instructor to deliver educational materials and foster an engaging, student-centered learning environment. You will promote practical knowledge, support student goals, and maintain professional conduct aligned with Ancora Education’s mission.

The role requires a Master's degree in CTM or related field and at least four years of practical experience, plus the ability to teach, assess, and adapt instruction while upholding accreditation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CTM or related field, or a master's with 18 graduate credit hours in CTM or related field.
• Four years practical experience in the CTM field.
• Prior teaching experience or completion of new instructor training.
• Demonstration of integrity and professionalism in all aspects.
• Solid computer software skills including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with diverse groups.
• Ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment.
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and meet deadlines.
• Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to qualify as an instructor per standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging classroom and lab instruction with assessment and management techniques.
• Ensure students are presented with material to meet learning objectives.
• Ensure instructional materials and equipment are ready and in working order.
• Participate in faculty assessment and professional development activities.
• Participate in meetings, analyze assessment data, and meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation guidelines and internal policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Observation/coaching style

Organization and planning

Customer service orientation

Education

Master's degree in CTM or related field

Master's degree with 18 credit hours in CTM or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Instructors are responsible for the delivery of educational materials by utilizing sound educational practices focused on the successful academic development of each student. Instructors utilize the educational experience as a vehicle for the development of knowledge and skills of the student’s chosen field in order to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Instructors promote an educational environment that is engaging, dynamic, and student-centered additionally providing support, tutoring and other assistance as needed. Instructors lead by example, model professional behavior centered on ethical conduct with focus on the Ancora Education Mission and Core Values.

Instructors are responsible for the delivery of educational materials by utilizing sound educational practices focused on the successful academic development of each student. Instructors utilize the educational experience as a vehicle for the development of knowledge and skills of the student’s chosen field in order to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Instructors promote an educational environment that is engaging, dynamic, and student-centered additionally providing support, tutoring and other assistance as needed. Instructors lead by example, model professional behavior centered on ethical conduct with focus on the Ancora Education Mission and Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged educational experience to students
• Guarantee that student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, are properly maintained, and are in working order
• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active, engaged, and up-to-date classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and licensure
• Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the company
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Required

• Master's degree in the CTM or related field or a master's degree with a minimum of 18 semester/24 quarter graduate credit hours in CTM or related field
• Four years practical experience in the field
• Prior to beginning to teach, instructors either need to have documented prior teaching experience or complete the new instructor training
• Demonstration of the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Solid computer software skills including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Ability to work in an observation/coaching style environment
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines
• Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to qualify as an instructor per institutional and accreditation standards.

Experience and Education Preferred

• Previous experience teaching in a proprietary education setting
• Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry

Physical Demands

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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics 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 usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.