Machinist Instructor

Equus Workforce Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Texas is seeking an instructional SME for Career Technical Training. You will deliver standards-aligned lessons, foster engagement, and guide students toward credentials and career pathways in high-growth industries.

The role emphasizes creating a safe, respectful classroom, maintaining preparation, and building partnerships with employers to support internships and job placements. A background in vocational trades and student diversity experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in vocational trade preferred.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the center operates.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field.
• Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
• Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
• Assists students in obtaining credentials and supports job placement activities.

Skills

SME for CT Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Company Description We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field for which they were hired to instruct.
• Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in their preferred style of learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
• Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
• Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
• Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
• Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
• Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Assists Supervisor during scheduled inventory.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in vocational trade preferred.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving reco

Additional Information

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.