PT Fire Science Classroom Aide

Cochise College; Sierra Vista (AZ); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cochise College in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a Part-time Fire Science Classroom Aide to support full-time faculty with instruction and practical training, ensuring a safe learning environment for students.

You will mentor and assist students, help with coursework and related duties, and collaborate with faculty and staff to uphold college policies. Applicants must hold Arizona State Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications and active firefighting experience.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona State Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications.
• HAZMAT FRO or IFSAC or ProBoard equivalent
• Current firefighter experience, including actively working in the field

Responsabilités

• Assists faculty members with course instruction and practical experiences as needed
• Provides assistance to students, serving as a mentor and tutor as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Connaissances

Communication

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Formation

Arizona State Firefighter 1 cert.

HAZMAT FRO/IFSAC/ProBoard equivalent

Active firefighter experience

Description du poste

Position Summary:

The Part-time Fire Science Classroom Aide is responsible for providing support to full-time faculty in conducting training and assisting to ensure a safe working and learning environment for students.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists faculty members with course instruction and practical experiences as needed
• Provides assistance to students, serving as a mentor and tutor as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations:

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current Arizona State Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications
• HAZMAT FRO or IFSAC or ProBoard equivalent
• Current firefighter experience, including actively working in the field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• NFPR 1041 Instructor Certification
• Certification and/or experience as an incident safety officer

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical classroom, laboratory, office or online setting, with appropriate climate controls. Evening or weekend work may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
• Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to

Director of First Responders Academy