CTC Building Trades Instructor

Salary: $42,651.00 - $76,627.00 Annually
Location : Sedalia, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 01497
Department: CTC-Building Trades
Opening Date: 04/06/2026

JOB SUMMARY: This teaching position provides direct instruction and supervision of high school-aged students in the area of Building Construction Technology. Because this program is a Missouri Department of Education-approved Career Technical Education program, the program's curriculum is designed to meet a rigorous set of core program competencies that will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to either enter the work force or transition successfully into a post-secondary education program in Building Construction or a related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIILITIES:

• Develop and follow an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught.
• Develop content-related and appropriate instruction based on national, state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom and laboratory experiences (this include work-site locations).
• Develop and execute lesson plans that lead toward student achievement of competencies in the area of Building Trades.
• Develop and update, as needed, the curriculum for the program.
• Present subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up (if applicable) can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study groups in preparations for examinations.
• Develop and enforces classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintains classroom discipline; utilizes effective classroom management techniques.
• Provides a classroom environment that promotes active learning in the subject area.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, administration and community members.
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Prepare orders for the purchase of supplies, tools, equipment, and instructional materials necessary to support the learning activities.
• Maintain inventory and repair records and ensure the safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Remain informed of new trends, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in the Building Trades industry.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and trainings per requirements; participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and professional development workshops and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Prepares adequately for teaching and other responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Contributes in a positive manner to the professional climate of the building.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
• Complete an annual goals setting and performance review with the CTC Executive Director.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible to pursue a Certificate to be a Career Education Teacher in Missouri.
• Must possess one of the following qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years; or
  2. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10) years; or
  3. No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years.
• Must be willing to complete the necessary college coursework to obtain and/or renewal of initial teaching certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers, bend, stoop, life objects of at least fifty pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job requires employee to obtain a SCHOOL BUS driver's license (Class "B" CDL with "S" endorsement) as students are transported to the job site via a school bus .

*Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY26


(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

General Information
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the start of employment. (e.g.: If employment begins Feb 1, coverage starts Mar 1). All premiums are paid monthly.

Health Insurance
Base medical insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.
Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Plan 8 - Base

$0

$781

$609

$1,433

Plan 5 - Buy-up

$77

$931

$743

$1,646

*Plan 11 - HSA

$0

$769

$600

$1,412

**Plan 13 - HSA

$0

$649

$507

$1,191

*SFCC contributes $11/month to Plan 11 - HSA.
**SFCC contributes $134/month to Plan 13 - HSA.
Dental Insurance
Base dental insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.

Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Base Plan

$0

$31.93

$34.60

$65.87

Buy-up Plan

$9.84

$51.10

$54.56

$116.01
Vision Insurance
Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Base Plan

$7.61

$15.22

$16.98

$25.82

Life Insurance

1. SFCC provides life insurance equivalent to the employee's annual salary (rounded up to the nearest $1,000). Example: $44,432 rounds to $45,000.
2. Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee, spouse, and eligible children (rates based on age).

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits

• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Identity and Fraud Protection Services

Retirement Plans
Retirement plan eligibility depends on employment classification (Salaried or Hourly):

Public School Retirement System Public Education Employee Retirement (PSRS) - Salaried Employees:

• Employee contribution: 14.50% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs

• SFCC matches 100%
• No Social Security withheld
• Medicare only is withheld

System (PEERS) - Hourly Employees:

• Employee contribution: 6.86% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
• SFCC matches 100%
• Medicare and Social Security are withheld

Leave Benefits
There is no waiting period to begin using accrued sick or vacation time.


Vacation Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 4 hours per pay period: 0-5 years
• 5 hours per pay period: 6-15 years
• 6 hours per pay period: 16+ years
• Maximum accrual cap: 160 hours

*Faculty are not eligible for vacation due to built-in contractual time off but have access to 2 personal days/year.

Sick Leave Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 5 hours per pay period for all employees
• Maximum accrual cap: 1,040 hours

Tuition Waiver Programs
SFCC Tuition Waiver:

• 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses, and qualified dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)

• Electronic application required each semester

CMU Tuition Waiver:

• Undergraduate tuition 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses and dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)

• Spouse only: 50% waiver on graduate tuition (excludes books, fees, supplies)
• Electronic application required eachAcademic year

Additional Perks
Campus Events:

• Free admission to SFCC theatrical, musical, and sporting events for employees and guests

Community Gardens:

• 20' x 30' garden plots available free of charge
• Plots are prepared and water is provided
• Typically available March-October

Payroll & Employment Terms

• Payroll is processed semi-monthly (24 times per year)
• Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears
• All full-time, exempt offers must meet SFCC Board of Trustees approval