What are the responsibilities and job description for the YouthBuild Construction Instructor (PT) - Grant-Funded position at Mohawk Valley Community College?
YouthBuild Construction Instructor (PT) - Grant-Funded
Salary: $30.00 per hour
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are seeking a part- time YouthBuild Construction Instructor for our Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCED). The Instructor will work with underrepresented youth at various training and construction sites in the city of Utica. The primary role of this position is to train/certify students via the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum and equip students with hands on vocational skills that lead to employment, apprenticeships and post-secondary education opportunities. The Instructor will be a role model while assisting with the building of low-income housing that meets Department of Labor and MVCC regulations/requirements.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Facilitates daily/weekly schedule with YouthBuild Director to implement programming;
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Delivers NCCER-certified curriculum to students in a classroom, hands-on workshop setting and various locations;
- Develops lesson plans and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles and needs. Provides feedback on curriculum improvements;
- Provides instruction in safety, tools and materials, construction techniques, and industry best practices;
- Follows and adheres to the request for proposal for worksites and assists the development of memorandums of understandings (MOU's) with partner agencies;
- Uses technology to teach classes and potentially implement virtual coursework as needed;
- Administers NCCER module tests and performance evaluations in accordance with NCCER guidelines;
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance, progress, and certification achieved;
- Fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages growth and engagement;
- Mentors and guides students to develop skills, confidence, and readiness for the construction industry;
- Enforces state protocols and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment;
- Maintains a clean and organized workshop and classroom environment;
- Other duties as assigned.
Successful candidate must be available to work up to 29 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree (or 60 credit hours completed) OR High School Diploma/HSE with minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Construction field
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with young adults from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to lift and move materials commonly used in construction training
- Ability to flex hours, if needed
- Proficiency in maintaining records and using basic computer applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA-10 certification
- Previous teaching, mentoring, or training experience
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Review Start Date: 1/27/2025
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.Salary : $30
