Instructor

ABC SoCal; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), SoCal Chapter is seeking an Instructor (non-exempt) to deliver classroom instruction in electrical, EST, plumbing, sheet metal and HVAC trades in Southern California. The role pays $35–$45 per hour and requires NCCER ICTP/OSHA 30 certifications, journeyman level plus five years of trade experience.

You will manage labs, maintain safety, keep records, and coordinate field trips while promoting the Merit Shop philosophy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and journeyman level or higher with 5+ years in the trade.
• OSHA 30 Certification is required to teach in classrooms and labs.
• Must complete NCCER ICTP Instructor Certification at ABC offices.
• Keep resume documenting actual field experience in area of expertise.
• Have or obtain NCCER Instructor Certification if not already certified.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training classes during appointed hours and be ready before class starts.
• Use effective teaching strategies to engage students and promote learning.
• Create homework, quizzes, and hands-on activities for journeyman prep.
• Proctor tests and maintain NCCER exam confidentiality.
• Maintain attendance and grading records; submit evaluations on time.
• Coordinate field trips with ABC approval and manage required forms.
• Promote the Merit Shop philosophy and keep politics out of the classroom.
• Ensure lab safety, assist with labs, and coordinate material needs.

Skills

Construction safety

Communication

Public speaking

Teaching experience

Office equipment

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Adobe

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman level or above (5+ years)

OSHA 30 Certified

NCCER ICTP Instructor Certification

NCCER Instructor Certification (if needed)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe products

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Instructor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTING SUPERVISOR: Acting Director of Training WAGE RATE: $35–$45 per hour ORIGINAL EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/21/2023 LAST REVISION DATE: 06/21/2023

JOB OVERVIEW

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), SoCal Chapter is committed to helping meet the employment needs within the building trades by Provide classroom instructions in one or more of the following trades (Electrical, EST, Plumbing, Sheet Metal and HVAC). Instructors are required to maintain classroom conduct, information, material, equipment, tools, and labs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training classes during the appointed hours. Instructors are expected to be at class before class is scheduled to start. Instructors are also expected to hold class until the appointed ending hour. If you finish your scheduled lesson early, give an assignment that students can work on in class, or review topics related to Code questions. The students will appreciate being able to ask you questions as they are working on their assignments
• Employ effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement and motivation
• Create homework assignments, quizzes, additional test questions, and hands-on activities as needed to adequately prepare trainees for journeyman status
• Instructors must maintain module exam confidentiality and proctor test according to the NCCER standards (no cell phones)
• Communicate with your ABC staff representative about any concerns that come up in class
• Report all negative incidents to the ABC staff on an incident report form
• Keep accurate attendance and grading records for each student
• Turn in student evaluation to ABC staff representative with two weeks at the end of each semester
• Notify your lead instructor and ABC staff representative at least one week in advance of needing a substitute
• Communicate with fellow Instructors teaching the same year (levels should teach at the same pace)
• Organize and orchestrate trade specific field trips for your class with approval of ABC So-Cal (fill out all necessary forms)
• Promote the Merit Shop (Free Enterprise) philosophy. At no time will any instructor speak negatively about the union or its training programs
• Instructors should never discuss politics and religion in the classroom
• Follow, support and enforce all standards and policies set forth by ABC for students and instructors
• Support craft championships by promoting the event to your students and encouraging them to attend; Instructor/Lab tech might be required to work the event
• Perform lab assisting and inspection of students’ lab work
• Secure or request material from the Training Manager for hands-on performance evaluations at least two weeks in advance
• Lab Tech assistance must be requested two weeks in advance and be approved by the Acting Director of Training
• Instructor are prohibited from interfering in any way with the employment relationship between a student and the student’s employer. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to soliciting, inducing or encouraging a student to terminate employment, seek new employment, or seek a modification of any terms and/or conditions of employment
• Instructors/lab tech must stay in constant communication with the Acting Director Training to ensure continuity of class and program

Specialized Skills:

• Knowledge of construction safety is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills are required.
• Effective facilitation and teaching skills and strategies
• Teaching and/or training experience preferred, but not required
• knowledge of common office equipment operation including copiers, mail machines, fax machines, etc.
• proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe programs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Instructor must be at journeyman level, technician level or above in their craft. (at least 5 years in the trade)
• OSHA 30 Certified
• Instructors must successfully complete the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) conducted at our office
• A resume documenting actual experience in area of expertise is required
• Instructor will be required to obtain NCCER Instructor Certification, if not already certified, when teaching from the NCCER curriculum Training will be provided by ABC
• Have a valid driver’s license

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Nondiscrimination:

It is the continuing policy of ABC, Southern California Chapter to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), genetic information, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. ABC, Southern California Chapter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:

ADA: ABC Southern California Chapter will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and any relevant state law.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position requires the employee to drive to different ABC SoCal office locations. Reaching, and able to lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.

Work Environment:

This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

ABC’s Position Descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. ABC’s Position Descriptions do not create a contract, express or imply, or other legal rights between ABC and any staff member, nor guarantee employment or specific duties for any specific duration. ABC may add, change, delete, suspend or discontinue any of these positions and descriptions at any time without prior notice.

ABC values the highest levels of personal and corporate standards of behavior characterized by responsibility, accountability and integrity, with demonstrated personal and industry professionalism by all participants.