Electrical Trades Instructor/ Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:  

The Electrical Trades Instructor provides classroom and hands-on instruction to students pursuing training in the electrical field. This position prepares students with the technical knowledge, practical skills, safety practices, and employability skills needed to successfully enter the electrical trade. The instructor evaluates student progress, provides hands-on training, and helps students prepare for industry-recognized credentials and employment opportunities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides classroom and hands-on instruction in electrical theory, wiring methods, circuits, electrical systems, tools, equipment, and industry safety practices.
• Demonstrates the proper use of electrical tools, testing equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment.
• Provides instruction consistent with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Develops and prepares lesson plans, hands-on projects, demonstrations, and instructional materials.
• Provides students with industry-recognized instruction and training designed to prepare them for employment in the electrical trade.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress, skill development, attendance, and completion of training requirements.
• Maintains a safe and organized classroom, lab, and hands-on training environment.
• Coaches and mentors students on workplace expectations, professionalism, safety, attendance, and employability skills.
• Assists students with preparation for applicable industry-recognized certifications or credentials.
• Collaborates with Career Technical Training staff and other Center departments to support student development and successful job placement.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, electrical theory, circuits, tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
• Ability to demonstrate electrical concepts and techniques through classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Ability to safely supervise students performing electrical projects and practical exercises.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, mentor, or provide instruction to others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate young adults with varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Ability to maintain an organized and safe training environment.
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps instructional methodologies and requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other basic computer applications.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must possess the applicable electrical license, certification, accreditation, or industry-recognized credential required by the State of Alabama, Job Corps, or the applicable professional trade organization.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous professional experience in the electrical trade required. Experience may include residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work. Previous teaching or training experience is preferred but not required.

OTHER:

• Must possess valid driver’s license. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, tools, and office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and classroom setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment