Instructor, Clean Jobs Bridge Program

Joliet Junior College; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Instructor for the Clean Jobs Bridge Program, focusing on preparing students for clean energy jobs. The role involves teaching a 12-week course covering basic skills and clean energy principles.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with strong teaching methodologies and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in related fields.
• Knowledge of workforce preparation strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to respect and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes on clean energy and workforce skills.
• Guide students in career paths within clean jobs.
• Adapt teaching methods to various learning styles.

Skills

Teaching methods

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related clean energy field

Job description

Position Title

Instructor, Clean Jobs Bridge Program

Employment Details

Status: Part Time. Department: Workforce Development. Division: Academic Affairs. Classification: Exempt. Union: Non-Union. Reports To: Workforce Skills Manager. Placement: Adjunct Faculty. Hiring Range: $50.00 - $150.00 per hour.

Position Summary

This position offers an opportunity to instruct individuals in a 12‑week work readiness course and clean energy basics bridge course focused on preparing students for success in an array of clean energy jobs and workplaces. The bridge program is the first training component of the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) grant program. Individuals must prepare students for job‑specific technical trainings, adapt to new and changing situations, and demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm. The instructor demonstrates respect for students, understands diverse learning styles, fosters integrity, and promotes diversity and open communication.

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Utilize a 12‑week, 144‑hour curriculum aligned with the Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework to conduct classes and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic computer skills, communication skills, customer service, life skills, job search, and workforce entry skills with a business/employer training approach.
2. Guide and counsel students with adjustment for workforce or academic/basic skills problems. Assist students in discerning a job‑specific technical training pathway within the clean jobs fields using individual and group approaches and various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, interactive activities and work‑based learning.
3. Teach clean energy basics including topics such as energy, construction and electrical. Familiarize students with clean energy jobs which may include solar, wind, building energy efficiency, and electric vehicle maintenance.
4. Assign and review class work; record demonstrated competencies.
5. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, learning styles, abilities, and interests.
6. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students and the Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework.
7. Maintain Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework objectives for all lessons, modules, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
8. Identify the developmental needs of students through coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge and skills and how they can apply those skills in a clean energy jobs environment for successful employment.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, solar, wind, construction, electrical, automotive or related clean energy field.
• Two (2) years of work experience.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Familiarity with workforce preparation strategies, career and vocational education, or clean energy industry.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, time and project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well‑being, innovation and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching essential employability skills.
• Knowledge in teaching or adult training in a business environment.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

• Normal office physical demands.
• Standing for long lengths of time.

Internal candidates must adhere to the terms of employment regarding length of time in current position as outlined in their union contract.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time. Union (If Applicable): (not applicable). Scheduled Hours: 20.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.