JOB PURPOSE: The Trades Instructor will provide job and safety training, demonstrate proper workplace procedures and standards in a classroom setting and/or in regular operating conditions in the workplace, and prepare students to become skilled in their trade while providing a safe, constructive, and positive learning environment.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Instruct students in theory and hands-on curriculum in a classroom environment within the subject of skilled trades.
• 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 on 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.

NOTE :The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: Job qualifications are stated in the Essential Functions of the job description. An employee must be able to accomplish the Essential Functions to be competent in the job. Other special requirements are noted below:

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.

Job Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the trade(s)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Sprinklers
• Boilers
• Fixture installation
• Drain: waste and vent installation
• Basic understanding of theoretic principles and practical application of respective trade concepts and skills. 
• Oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and students.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to teach and work with a diverse student population with varying skills and abilities.
• Ability to establish a safe and comfortable learning environment.
• Effective communication of complex ideas and concepts to students.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Ability to objectively evaluate and grade student performance against established standards as prescribed by Apex and accrediting entities.