Technical Training Coordinator jobs in Sunland Park, NM

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW : The instructor creates, manages and participates in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.

The instructor participates collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college and of the collective and individual interests of its staff and student body.

The instructor supports and seeks always to fulfill the guiding concepts for the college embodied in the philosophy, mission, values and vision adopted by the college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Provide for the safety of students and co-workers. Always attend to a safety hazard or potential safety hazard immediately.

Assume responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and in the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Class preparation : Takes time each day to prepare lesson material. Possess thorough understanding of course material and follow the lesson plans.

Prepare in advance to see that students have sufficient materials and equipment to complete all classes and lab assignments.

Instructional training : Implements instructional training techniques at the classroom. Is effective in generating classroom participation through question asking, student presentations and group exercises.

Correlate class lesson to shop / lab lesson.

• Organize, plan and prepare students' lab / shop projects and provide effective "hands-on training." Ensure materials and / or equipment is ready and available.
• Student retention : Identifies all "at risk" students (attendance, academics, and conduct related), and takes a proactive role in assisting "at-risk" students with tutoring, encouragement and working with the Program Director, Student Services Coordinator and Student Retention Specialist in order to keep them in school.
• Continuing education : Actively pursues and completes in field, professional certification (s). Seeks to constantly improve teaching skills and techniques through different personal improvement avenues.

Keeps pace with industrial changes within his / her field. Maintains competency and currency in the subject matter of courses taught and in teaching skills.

Completes 6 CEU's annually.

• Student competencies : Organizes, manages and ensures the completion of student's competencies for each phase.
• Attendance : Take roll call twice a schedule, post attendance on the instructor portal, and turn in class rosters at the end of every class.
• Student documentation : Documented timely and accurately all issues pertaining to the student(s) (i.e. behavior issues, absenteeism, tardiness, unable to perform tasks / skills, lack of participation, or unable to work with others)..
• Classroom management : Maintain an orderly classroom at all times, and control over students behavior at all times and does not allow students to disrupt the learning environment.
• Listen to students and co-workers in an effort to resolve conflicts and establish good communication.
• Understand, follow and enforce school rules, policies and procedures.
• Keep the curriculum, performance standards, competencies, lesson plans, and tests current with industry needs.
• Utilize the competency checking and recording system designed for your program. Maintain and pass on the students' competency folders to subsequent instructors.

Make folders available for review at any time.

• Assist in organizing and / or conducting field trips.
• Supervise lab / classroom clean-up by students.
• Perform other work-related duties that are assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Must possess a CDL
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in the subject field within the last 10 years.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (preferred).
• Faculty teaching any hybrid distance education courses, or in any of the hybrid programs must demonstrate proficiency in operating computer programs such as Word and Excel.
• Prior teaching experience in distance education instruction is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Must possess good presentation skills and ability to speak in public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ability and willingness to comply with school policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Ability to correctly use and demonstrate all regular equipment and tools within the subject field.
• Must have a valid driver's license and minimum legal insurance coverage on a personal vehicle.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness / Credibility.
• Time Management.
• Technical Capacity.
• Presentation Skills.

Work Environment

Typical classroom and shop environment.

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and / or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Extreme heat or cold.
• Fumes such as from automotive exhaust and / or air conditioning equipment.
• Noise level may, at times, require normal hearing protection in the form of earplugs.
• Exposure to machinery and moving parts.
• Electricity
• Lubricating fluids, cleaning solvents, batteries, etc.

Last updated : 2024-04-23