Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Professional development

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Athletics access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College in Milton, Florida, invites applications for a full-time Technical Educator Instructor in Building and Trades Career at the Santa Rosa Annex, under Workforce Development/DOC – Vocational Training. The role focuses on delivering NCCER-aligned programs and guiding students toward industry certifications.

You will teach through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, coordinate with staff, maintain records, and ensure safety and compliance with Florida education

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in the vocation being taught, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; additional education or training may substitute for up to four years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach an assigned career/technical education program through lectures, group, or individual instruction to a diverse population.
• Guide and advise students; maintain academic and career pathways plans.
• Complete paperwork, maintain records, and track data such as industry certifications.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development; ensure safety and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Six years of vocational experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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.