PT Instructor, Adult High School - Fundamentals of Construction

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC seeks an instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction for Adult High School construction courses. The role includes preparing lesson plans, developing tests, and guiding hands-on activities with equipment and safety as priority.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction or related trades and experience training others; NC certification from NCCT or eligibility required after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university in construction or related trades.
• Experience providing on-the-job training and supervision.
• Background in teaching, corporate training, or construction trades; 3+ years preferred.
• Unofficial transcripts and training certifications must be submitted with application.
• Official transcripts required before hire; degrees from outside the US must be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance and maintain grade records.
• Provide classroom demonstration on equipment and develop laboratory assignments for hands-on experience.
• Monitor and engage students in assigned activities; maintain a safe, respectful learning environment.
• Take attendance and document student participation accurately.
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork (class rosters, registration forms, paysheets, attendance).
• Oversee policy implementation for the teaching area in line with CFCC guidelines.
• Oversee field studies and travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Laboratory instruction

Communication

Test development

Diverse learners

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

DEFINITION

To provide classroom instruction and support to Adult High School (AHS) students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Must be familiar with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and hold certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research or be eligible to obtain certification once hired.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from Adult High School Coordinator
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENT

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstration on various equipment and machinery develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Monitor and engage students in assigned activities
• Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe, respectful learning environment
• Take attendance and document student participation accurately
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, paysheets, and attendance form s
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to the required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Communicate any concerns or issues to the AHS Coordinator
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Respectful communication and engagement strategies with diverse learners
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability To

• Interpret and apply the College's goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Stooping, climbing, bending or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training

• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university degree orequivalent work experience in construction or related trades.

Minimum Experience

• Experience providing on the job training and supervision.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills

• Background in teaching, corporate training, or construction trades, and/or 3+ years of job-related experience as pertains to the Adult High School Construction course.

Supplemental Information

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.