Continuing Education – Bicycle Repair Instructor – Part Time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part-time Bicycle Repair Instructor at Olive-Harvey College. Candidates must possess expertise in bicycle repair and effective teaching methods. Responsibilities include adapting lessons for skill levels, conducting practical instruction, and ensuring safety in the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching and bicycle maintenance with the ability to create an inclusive learning environment. The position pays $35.00/hour and promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bicycle repair, maintenance, or bicycle shop operations.
• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Ability to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Adapt teaching methods to meet varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Plan and conduct hands-on instructional activities.
• Monitor students’ performance and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Bicycle repair

Teaching

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bicycle mechanic certification or industry-recognized credentials

Tools

Bicycle repair tools

Basic computer software

Job description

CONTINUING EDUCATION – BICYCLE REPAIR INSTRUCTOR – PARTTIME

Olive-Harvey College is currently seeking a part-time instructor toteach Bicycle Repair courses. The ideal candidate will havedemonstrated success in the classroom or training environment bydeveloping and using effective teaching strategies that meetstudents’ diverse needs and actively engage participants inhands-on learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Adapt teaching methods to meet varying skill levels and learningstyles.
• Plan and conduct hands-on instructional activities that providestudents with opportunities to inspect, diagnose, maintain, andrepair bicycles.
• Demonstrate proper use of bicycle repair tools, equipment, and shop safety procedures.
• Monitor students’ performance, provide constructive feedback, andensure they meet course standards, training requirements, andlearning objectives.
• Teach bicycle maintenance topics such as flat tire repair, brakeadjustments, gear tuning, wheel alignment, and basic componentreplacement.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive classroom/shopenvironment.
• Be prepared to teach this course in person.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in bicycle repair, maintenance, or bicycle shopoperations.
• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experiencepreferred.
• Bicycle mechanic certification or industry-recognized credentialspreferred but not required.
• Ability to create a welcoming and supportive learningenvironment.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to operate technical equipment, tools, and basic computersoftware.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Salary is $35.00/hour

Olive-Harvey College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.