ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - northern california chapter OFFICE

Position Title:	Carpentry Instructor
Location:	Livermore, CA

To Apply: contact [email protected].

Job Summary

Provide classroom instructions in the Carpentry trade, maintain classroom conduct, information, material, equipment, tools and labs. The instructor is also tasked with conducting job-site visits to members’ job sites to discuss the relevancy of training provided to apprentices in consultation with on-site supervisor, to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations and adherence to job-site safety protocol.

Essential Functions:

• Instruct and supervise apprentices safely in required classroom and hands-on training
• Oversee apprentices conduct in the classroom to ensure that apprentices are following established classroom guidelines
• Proctor apprentice exams and performance profiles
• Conduct apprentice evaluation for classroom performance
• Assess apprentices' knowledge to ensure they have met minimum requirements to pass the performance profiles per NCCER's regulations
• Administer and process all required classroom documentation
• Identify supplemental instructions for courses and develop hands-on projects and field trips
• Conduct training within NCCER's guidelines utilizing NCCER standardized curriculum
• Conduct job-site visits to contractor members and apprentices
• Attend career fair and community entrenchment events to promote the apprenticeship program and assist with recruiting new apprentices

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Professional Skills: Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association, assume the position of role model for the students and have strong leadership skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion with student issues and matters of personal student privacy is required. Must be a self-motivated team player and be able to work under minimal supervision. Must have the ability and creativity to prepare classroom instruction, create labs and invent new projects. Instructors must be certified through the NCCER to present classroom material.

Computer Skills: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe programs, and Estimating/Scheduling programs.

Equipment Operation: knowledge of common office equipment operation including copiers, mail machines, fax machines, etc.

Must be able to be insured on company's vehicle insurance policy.

Trade Knowledge: proficient in general construction operations with emphasis at a journey level for the trade being taught.  Graduate of a State of CA approved apprenticeship program or a Federal program outside of CA preferred. Vocational teaching degree with previous experience teaching electrical code and theory is a plus.

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.  Employee will be required to take a pre-employment assessment test. Must be able to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) background check.

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