ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

POSITION TITLE: SHOP INSTRUCTOR

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President of Training programs, this position's primary responsibility is instructing pre-apprenticeship students. This position is responsible for the quality and outcomes of the Pre- Apprenticeship Construction Education at ANEW. This includes ensuring clients completing pre-apprenticeship have the qualities and technical abilities to enter a family wage career in the construction industry. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructor

• Teach assigned classes following the approved curriculum.
• Provide classroom lectures and hands-on training to the program participants.
• Manage classroom environment and time management.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment for all students.
• Assess student progress and report each cohort.
• Maintain train-the-trainer certifications.
• Maintain PACE tools and instructional aids.
• Take students on job site tours and apprenticeship visits.
• Communicate with surrounding contractors, partners, and apprenticeships.
• Teach and reinforce proper workforce behavior.
• Conduct training in accordance with the program safety policies, reporting injuries and ensuring program instructional training meets the requirements of OSHA & WISHA standards.
• Work collaboratively with all ANEW staff toward student success and the success of ANEW.
• Ensure the Program is meeting organizational and program policies and procedures.
• Ensure the quality of the pre-apprenticeship program and meet annual graduation, placement, and retention rate goals.
• Works with team to place students in family wage positions.
• Monitor and review the progress of students and conduct individual evaluations.
• Attending all staff meetings as required by the supervisor.
• Conduct and log timed agility drills.
• Assist with all the maintenance, care, and operations of the training center.
• Be able to assist with the math curriculum when needed

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to join Laborers Union under a collective bargaining agreement or a retired tradesperson.
• Have at least 3-5 years of work experience in the building trades or construction.
• Experience teaching a diverse population of students and maintaining a learning environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to economic, racial, and social justice and an understanding of the ways institutions and systems hurt communities of color through both conscious and unconscious bias.
• Experience managing diverse staff, as well as experience in developing and implementing staff training and professional development.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program and attainment of journey level status (or any combination of the above) and relative experience and relative work experience, or
• Two years of work experience providing the following: recruitment, employment placement services, instruction and counseling to adult or youth populations, and working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with unions and the apprenticeship system.
• Proven success in working with teams as well as independently with minimal supervision.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Background screening through Washington State Patrol
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to get to multiple work locations on a routine basis.
• Proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment
• Continuation of employment is contingent upon successfully performing the work described.
• Continuation of this position is dependent on the achievement of performance goals and the availability of funding.
• Valid driver’s license – some driving will be required.
• Proof of Insurance

Work Location: ANEW Training Center

Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri 6:00 am – 4:00 pm (this is 4 10s with the possibility of 5 8’s)

Reports to: VP of Training Programs

Anticipated Start Date: A.S.A.P

SALARY

This position is a nonexempt position within the Laborers Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is grant funded and continuation of this position is subject to funding.

BENEFITS

The successful candidate is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits are bargained through the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Laborers.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks.