Trades Instructor

Job Summary: 

The Trades Instructor will educate students using Apex curriculum to become proficient in their trade. The Trades Instructor is responsible for delivering and facilitating a prescribed curriculum through a combination of in-class/virtual theory-based instruction and hands-on demonstration/application of skilled trades. The Trades Instructor will prepare and educate students to assume entry level positions within their respective trade.

For the Plumbing Program, the Trades Instructor will provide instruction in residential and commercial plumbing systems including pipe installation, fixture installation, drain, waste and vent systems, water distribution systems, blueprint reading, plumbing code requirements, boiler systems, sprinkler systems, and plumbing safety procedures.

Compensation: 51,432/yr

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in theory and hands-on curriculum in a classroom environment within the subject of skilled trades and plumbing systems.
• Teach students proper installation, maintenance, and repair techniques related to residential and commercial plumbing systems.
• Demonstrate plumbing procedures including pipe cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, fixture installation, and drain, waste, and vent (DWV) installation.
• Instruct students on the safe use and operation of plumbing tools, equipment, and testing devices.
• Teach blueprint reading, plumbing schematics, plumbing code requirements, and industry safety standards.
• Demonstrate boiler systems, sprinkler systems, water supply systems, and fixture installation techniques.
• Determines the best method to deliver needed training and course instruction; prepares materials, locations, and supplies accordingly.
• Explains and demonstrates jobs and tasks to be performed.
• Explains, demonstrates, and emphasizes all safety aspects of jobs and tasks; reviews any applicable job safety analysis with each student.
• Schedules, organizes, and provides supplemental training when necessary.
• Conducts refresher training and make-up sessions when necessary.
• Ensures tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
• Guides, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of students; ensures work is completed in accordance with assigned curriculum.
• Ensures each assigned student follows all safety standards.
• Provides student evaluations based on performance and goals set by Apex curriculum in a timely and constructive manner.
• Compile accurate attendance records and grade entries and ensure they are maintained and submitted timely per state and accrediting standards.
• Ensures each assigned student follows all established rules and meets expectations for appropriate conduct within the school.
• Participate and successfully complete all professional development sessions as required by accrediting and state standards.
• Participate in all individual career development sessions as required.
• Maintain trades licenses as needed per state and accrediting standards.
• Functions as an ambassador and liaison for Apex Technical School.
• Contributes to organization success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team results.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Equipment Skills: 

• Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all manually operated and power related tools and equipment.
• Use of safety equipment/apparel.

Software Skills: 

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Classroom

Required Experience: 

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the plumbing trade and/or related skilled trades instruction.