What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Adult Education Instructor for the Heat Pump Installation Pre-Apprenticeship Program position at Portland Public Schools, Maine?
- Plan lessons
- Provide rigorous instruction
- Assess and evaluate student work
- Maintain high expectations and standards while providing scaffolds for students who may struggle with the content
- Communicate effectively with adult learners regarding their individual progress
- Collaborate with other teachers across PAE
- Participate actively in team meetings
- Provide data or documentations as needed to fulfill state or grant funding requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Experience in Heat Pump Installation and Service instruction
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Clear, concise oral and written communication
- Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility
- Ability to work professionally and ethically within a multicultural setting, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data and communications
- Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan & implement projects effectively
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and a willingness to learn
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Experience working with multicultural populations and adult ESOL
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Previous experience in education or workforce/community development
- Teacher certification in K-12 or Adult Education
- Prior teaching or training experience in a classroom or professional setting
- Evening availability
- PAE alum, immigrant, and/or BIPOC community members are encouraged to apply
- PAE offers both in person and remote classes. In person classes take place at 14 Locust St, Portland, ME
- Our current opening is for an afternoon class (3-530PM).
- Classes meet twice a week for 2.5 hours each session
JobID: 4919
Position Type:
ADULT EDUCATION/Adult Ed Teacher
ADULT EDUCATION/Adult Ed Teacher
Date Posted:
2/19/2025
2/19/2025
Location:
Adult Education
Adult Education
Date Available:
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Closing Date:
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Job Title: Part-time Adult Education Instructor for the Heat Pump Installation Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Job Type: Adjunct Adult Ed Instructor (5 hrs week of teaching)
Salary Range: Starting at $360/week in a regular teaching week (2 classes/week)
Remote/Hybrid/In-person: In-person and/or off-site
Term of employment: Spring Term; ongoing as neededOverview: With a commitment to equitable learning and community engagement, Portland Adult Education (PAE) provides a diverse range of programs to help adults achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. As the largest adult education provider in Maine, we serve 2,000 adult learners annually through our Academic and Workforce programs, and another 1,000 adults a year through our Enrichment programs. To learn more about PAE’s work and impact, visit portlandadulted.org.
As a team member at PAE, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of educators and administrators, and to make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners from all walks of life. Apply today and join a vibrant team dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences.
Position Description
PAE seeks knowledgeable, reliable and team-oriented part time Heat Pump Instructor with a background in service and installation of heating, air
conditioning, and refrigeration systems with training and teaching experience.
Classes run on a trimester basis from September to June each year. Instructor must be available April - June 2025 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 - 5:30PM.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills/Qualifications
Preferred
Location and Work schedule
Deadline: rolling
Credential Requirements:
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html
Salary : $360
