Lecturer - Vocational PT - Carpentry Instructor

VOCATIONAL LECTURER PT – CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR
DAWSON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) is dedicated to providing students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities. DTI seeks a part-time Vocational Lecturer Carpentry Instructor who strengthens concepts presented in the classroom, laboratory, or trade shop area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising students in classroom/laboratory/trade shop area to ensure students are following class rules and safety procedures.
• Assists students in understanding the lesson plans and project objectives. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Prepares, maintains, distributes, and collects equipment and other supply materials required to meet lesson objectives.
• Develops and revises courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Supervises the cleaning and trash removal from training/shop area.
• Create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist to problem solve student issues.
• Maintains student’s attendance records and other records as required.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings, classroom team planning sessions and other meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the instructor.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or equivalent credit hours in related field of study from an accredited college or university or a Certificate in the related field of study with years of related experience or Journeyman Card or two industry-recognized credentials.
• Five to seven years of carpentry experience preferred.
• Active Journeyman Card preferred.
• Teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace preferred. 
• Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Working independently and exercising sound judgement; maintaining confidentiality in all matters related to students.
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel.
• Ability to conduct verbal and written instructions and to provide proper assistance to the instructor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to operate related tools and equipment of assigned class.

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