Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career

FL; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Professional development

Generous leave policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tallahassee State College is seeking a full-time Technical Educator Instructor for Building and Trades at the Milton, FL Santa Rosa Annex.

The role focuses on delivering NCCER-aligned vocational training, guiding students toward industry-recognized certifications, and shaping academic and career pathways.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in the vocation being taught or a Bachelor’s degree; or additional education or training may substitute.
• High school diploma or its equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Teach a career/technical education program through lectures, group or individual settings.
• Deliver Building and Trades preparation with lectures, demonstrations, and activities.
• Advise students on academic and career pathways and resources for success.
• Complete paperwork and maintain student records, including certifications.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings; perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure equipment and tools compliance.

Skills

Six years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career# Employment Opportunities## Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades CareerApply: Site 1 - Main (M) - Campus: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: REQ05374# **Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College**## **Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career**Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For (2025), is excited to announce a **full-time****,** **grant-funded** opening for the position of **Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career – P12384** located at the **Santa Rosa Annex in Milton, Florida** with **Workforce Development/DOC – Vocational Training.** We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace community. **What You’ll Do** The Instructor’s major functions are to teach an appropriate, assigned career/technical education program through the facilitation of a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in the earning of appropriate industry recognized certifications. The instructor also works with the student and the educational staff to assist students with an academic and career pathways plan. Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:* Teach an appropriate, assigned career/technical education program through the facilitation of a teaching environment (lecture, group, or individual) targeting a diverse population resulting in the earning of appropriate industry recognized certifications. Deliver Building and Trades Preparation through lectures, question/answer sessions, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, simulations, collaborative exercises and tests.* Guide and advise students, including those with academic problems and recommend resources available to enhance student success. Stay current with Florida Department of Education technical assistance paper reports. Create a community of learners, model mutual respect, and demonstrate positive expectations for student behavior. Demonstrate instructional balance in learning by acting as the student’s model, coach and mentor. Provide a combination of whole-group and small-group instruction utilizing paired activities, team projects, and independent work.* Complete paperwork, maintain records, including students, and assist with tracking critical data elements such as industry recognized certifications. Access computer databases to review student test scores, complete lesson plans, class roosters, and accurate attendance records. Practice cooperative learning techniques and utilize formative and summative assessments for advisement and placement. Identify and develop a universal instructional design and select appropriate materials for effective lessons and individualized learning capabilities.* Attend and participate in staff meetings, attend and complete professional development training and attend other meetings on behalf of the project. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. All student files are kept in a manner that aligns with FDC procedures, NCCER, Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and Tallahassee State College’s rules, procedures, regulations and standards. Maintain a good working relationship with Florida Department of Corrections staff, community partners and other providers working with the DOC Vocational Project.* Work with the students and the educational staff to assist students with an academic and career pathways plan. Maintain a safe instructional environment while safeguarding and maintaining equipment and tools. Maintenance and storage of all tools follow Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) regulations. Ensure the classroom location conforms to all federal/state/local legal requirements for safety, health, and accessibility outlined by NCCER. And offer adequate lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, writing surfaces, and seating.**Who We’re Looking For**We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:* High school diploma or its equivalent.* Six years of experience in the vocation being taught **or*** a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution, and two years of occupational experience in the vocation being taught; or additional education or training may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience. **What We Offer** We offer more than just a competitive salary of **$65,650.50** annually**.** When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:* Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.* Opportunities for professional development.* A generous leave policy, including 11 federally paid holidays.* Tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.* Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities.**A Little About Us**Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your *College of Choice*.