Landscaping Equipment Repair and Maintenance Instructor

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Orleans Technical College, a program of JEVS Human Services, seeks a part-time Building Trades Instructor to teach and mentor young adults and high school students in safety, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills. The instructor will deliver hands-on labs and theory, develop lesson plans, and support student career placement.

Under the Academic Affairs Director, you will guide students through curriculum in a shop setting, ensuring safety and adherence to school policies while fostering

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a classroom or shop setting.
• Ability to teach hands-on projects and theory in safety, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the repair and maintenance of landscaping equipment.
• Supervise and evaluate students during hands-on lab tasks.
• Assess student learning through written tests, practical demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and course curricula.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and media to engage learners during class time.
• Ensure adherence to safety, classroom, and school rules.
• Maintain clean, organized classroom and shop environments.
• Track student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Order and maintain materials, tools, and supplies.
• Collaborate with Student & Career Services to support student success and job placement.
• Incorporate feedback from Employer and Program Advisory Committee into instructional improvements.

Skills

Teaching

Safety training

Construction trades

Job description

About Us:
At Orleans Technical College (a program of JEVS Human Services), we are committed to helping students gain the hands-on skills and technical knowledge they need to succeed in today’s workforce. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Career Exploration ofBuilding Trades Instructor to teach and mentor young adults and high school students in the fundamentals of the construction trades, including safety, math, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the instructor will be responsible for teaching students through hands-on projects and theory in safety, repair, and maintenance of landscaping equipment

This position is part-time, day shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, as specified in the curriculum, in the repair and maintenance of landscaping equipment.

• Supervise and evaluate students during hands-on lab tasks.

• Assess student learning through written tests, practical demonstrations, and performance evaluations.

• Prepare and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and course curricula.

• Use a variety of instructional methods and media to engage learners throughout the class day.

• Ensure consistent adherence to all safety, classroom, and school rules.

• Maintain clean, organized classroom and shop environments.

• Track student attendance, grades, and progress.

• Order and maintain materials, tools, and supplies in a timely and accurate manner.

• Collaborate with Student & Career Services to support student success and job placement.

• Incorporate employer and Program Advisory Committee feedback into instructional improvements.

• Participate in professional development to stay current in instructional methods and industry trends.

• Assist in new instructor onboarding and training as needed.

• Participate in graduation ceremonies and other school events.