What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Instructor position at MACHINISTS INSTITUTE?
Full Time Instructor
The Machinists Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit was created by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District 751 to fill a vital role for training and apprenticeship programs for the community. MI provides world class training to current and future aerospace, automotive and manufacturing workers. The Institute focuses on providing living-wage career opportunities through education and training across the state.
The Full time instructors at MI prepare and deliver quality instruction, provide student advising in regards to instructional content and support students learning objectives. They forge strong relationships with students and prepare and guide them to successfully advance their careers through apprenticeship training or other related instruction in a classroom and lab setting.
Location: Spokane, WA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership and guidance to students, contracted instructors, and industry partners to ensure training and apprenticeship program initiatives are achieved
Actively participate in program planning and curriculum development across all pre- apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs
Ensure all instructional equipment, supplies, and materials, to include audiovisual equipment, lab equipment, is in proper working condition and instructional materials/aids, e.g., student handouts, etc. are available before class begins
Appropriately evaluate and maintain records of student progress, including attendance, documentation and grading as necessary in related systems
Serve as subject matter expert for programs to be taught in Puget Sound market
Communicate with appropriate personnel prior to, during, and upon completion of courses to discuss essential course information, ongoing needs and evaluations of the course
Make lesson plans that describe how information will be presented to students
Provide orientation and ongoing technical support to assist with any other issues that arise that affect student success in their program.
Participate in instructor training activities, including but not limited to, diversity, facilities, procedures, and safety
Minimum Qualifications:
Have strengths in course planning, project implementation and coordination of stakeholders to meet class and program goals
Have proven experience in the successful operation and demonstration of a variety of industrial lab equipment and training methods
Have strong and demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
Have experience in providing training/orientation in one-on-one, online and group formats.
Be able to present program benefits and communicate when needed to employers, labor organizations, industry associations, workforce stakeholders and government agencies
Understand outreach opportunities within the community and have experience participating in events that promote educational programs
Be available for travel when required to provide training, support or continuing education initiatives
