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Job Description
Job Description
Do you want to work for an organization that Makes a Lasting Impact on Kids?
AMIkids has served over 150,000 kids and their families since 1969. Being part of the AMIkids team means that you are helping youth realize their full potential and become a valuable part of their community.
AMIkids Miami Dade North is currently seeking a Construction Instructor.
As a Career & Technical Instructor under the general supervision of the Executive Director, plans, organizes, and presents instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development for career and technical education in the area of construction trades. Provide classroom learning experiences to students through innovative teaching methodologies. Supervise and coordinate laboratory assignments and field work. Maintain student academic records including their performances
Essential Job Duties
- Instruct and oversee youth training in identified career and technical development,
- Assess and evaluate academic needs of youth; provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population as appropriate,
- Advise youth on career options including providing guidance and suggestions regarding future coursework, possible specializations and other career-related topics,
- Provide instruction related to identified career and technical development according to lesson plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP) and AMIkids Blended Learning Model incorporating other instructional strategies,
- Design hands-on lesson plans that allow for youth to apply proper use of tools, equipment, technology and techniques necessary to perform the tasks required of the industry,
- Create and administer oral, written or performance exams to evaluate the effectiveness of lesson plans and youth progress,
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry recognized policies / procedures / regulations,
- Motivate and guide youth toward the successful accomplishment of established goals and objectives,
- Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to youth,
- Ensure proper use and care of PPE, physical equipment and materials; avoid or minimize any potential risk to youth or equipment damage,
- Maintain appropriate training materials, equipment and resources and inventory,
- Maintain timely accurate and complete youth records (includes but not limited to lesson plans and grades),
- Document youth industry recognized certification into the national registry,
- Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times,
- Attend appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements and maintain certification,
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Maintain cleanliness of classroom and / or work areas,
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance,
- Actively supervise / coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including :