What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machining Instructor - Part Time position at AJAC-Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships?
Description
Position Type: 60 Hours over 12 Weeks (generally classes are held one night per week from 5-9, one hour of prep per week)
Compensation: $41.00-45.00/Hour
Travel Required: This position may require travel one to two nights a week during the course of the quarter.
Required Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a machinist in the manufacturing industry
Who We Are: AJAC is a statewide non-profit organization. We are an industry-driven apprenticeship organization, founded on the belief that mastery occurs on the job. Through pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship and adult apprenticeship, all people have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, find meaningful and fulfilling work, and pursue lifelong learning. The organization annually serves 300 manufacturing employers, 400 apprentices (including 100 high school juniors and seniors), and nearly 270 pre-apprentices. We have a small staff of entrepreneurial, smart and motivated team members – this work is fast and dynamic but also rewarding and highly collaborative.
About this Job: We are seeking an instructor to teach machining courses for our Machinist Apprenticeship Program at South Seattle College - Georgetown.
Some key duties of this position include:
- Teach apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to a journey-level completion as a Machinist. Courses can be found on our website at www.ajactraining.org
- Use our online system to report apprentice attendance and progress on a weekly basis
- Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and the lab environment
- Establish guidelines and manage conduct of students as appropriate for the classroom and shop
- Work with the program manager to make suggestions regarding the curriculum to ensure apprentices receive training in machining operations that address industry needs
- Participate in instructor training and curriculum development meetings
- Communicate effectively in oral and written English
- Perform other duties assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a machinist in the manufacturing industry
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching or mentoring on the job, in a college, or in another vocational environment
Salary : $41 - $45