Instructor, Clean Jobs Bridge Program
Joliet Junior College
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Two years of work experience in the clean energy field.
- Familiarity with workforce preparation strategies.
- Effective organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students in clean energy basics.
- Guide students towards job-specific technical training pathways.
- Adapt teaching methods to students' varying needs.
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Instructor, Clean Jobs Bridge ProgramJob Description:
POSITION TITLE: Instructor, Clean Jobs Bridge ProgramSTATUS: 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
Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes.
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position offers an opportunity to instruct individuals in a 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. Individual must prepare students for job-specific technical trainings. Individual must adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm. Demonstrates respect for students; understands learning styles and applies understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrates integrity and promotes diversity and open communications.
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
1.Bachelor’s degree in education, solar, wind, construction, electrical, automotive or related clean energy field.
2. Two (2) years of work experience.
3.Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups
4.Familiarity with workforce preparation strategies, career and vocational education, or clean energy industry.
5.Effective interpersonal, communication, time and project management and organizational skills.
6.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.
7.Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1.Experience teaching essential employability skills.
2.Knowledge in teaching or adult training in a business environment.
3.English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
4.Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1.Normal office physical demands.
2.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.
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Total Rewards | Joliet Junior College
Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education.
Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom.
JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice!
ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security report is available at the JJC Police Department website: along with other safety information. If you would like to receive the ASR in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G-1024 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.
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