Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career

Tallahassee State College; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Athletics access

Job summary

Tallahassee State College invites applications for a full-time Technical Educator Instructor, Building and Trades Career – P12384 at the Santa Rosa Annex in Milton, Florida. The role supports Vocational Training under Workforce Development/DOC, focusing on certifications and student career pathways.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or higher, with six years in the vocation or a bachelor's degree plus two years of occupational experience; substitution options exist for up to four

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of experience in the vocation being taught or a Bachelor’s degree and two years of occupational experience.
• Additional education or training may substitute year-for-year for up to four years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach the assigned career/technical education program through lectures, group work, or individual instruction.
• Deliver Building and Trades Preparation with lectures, demonstrations, PowerPoint, simulations, and tests.
• Guide and advise students and assist with academic and career pathways planning.
• Maintain records, track data, and review student test scores and attendance.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development related to the project.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

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 rosters, 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.