FLSA STATUS: Hourly

REPORTS TO:  Workforce Development Center Director

Please send your resume and list of references to david.jones@cdcoftampa.org

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GENERAL PURPOSE AND POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Trainer is responsible for Identifying, selecting, and developing or
modifying instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with
diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. Assists in preparing
for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement. Provides hands-on instruction using the
NCCER Curriculum and topics associated with the registered pre-apprenticeship outline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies or develops long- and short-term plans based on student needs which are consistent with state curriculum requirements.

• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the mission of the CDC of Tampa.

• Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Identifies, selects, and develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

• Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement.

• Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.

• Establishes and utilizes appropriate and effective behavior-management techniques.

• Manages time effectively.

• Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements.

• Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.

• Develops and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.

• Interprets and utilizes data.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.

• Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery

• Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.

• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.

• Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.

• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

• Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for field and career preparation.

• Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment where appropriate.

• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals and students.

• Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular areas of responsibility.

• Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.

• Conducts personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignments.

• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct

• Fulfills professional responsibilities.

• Performs other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Pay Rate:

• Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/oR up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

• Satisfactory clearance of background history records checks and/or drug screening.

• Knowledge of training facility operations a PLUS but not required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Non-Credit Instructor to teach in a registered Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program.

• High school diploma or equivalent and possess a journeyman credential or equivalent a minimum of 3-5 years of documented construction/building trade experience at the journeyman level.

• Knowledge of the construction industry experience in Masonry, Construction Concrete, Electrical, and Carpentry.

• Possess an NCCER Instructor certification or be willing to complete NCCER Instructor

• Certification Training Program (ICTP) and obtain the appropriate certification from NCCER in the CORE curriculum. (or the ability to acquire certification within 30 days)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid State of Florida Driver License

• NCCER Instructor certification (or the ability to acquire certification within 30 days)

PROFICIENCIES:

• Computer fluency in the following applications: Microsoft Office 365, including, but not limited to:

• Outlook

• Word

• Excel

• PowerPoint

• Publisher

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand for protracted periods of time on an infrequent to minimal basis.

• Ability to walk moderate distances on an infrequent to minimal basis.

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time daily.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Minimal or limited exposure to non-weather conditions, as in a business office environment. Exposure to moderate noise such as a business office with computers and printers and light traffic. Minimal or limited exposure to very loud noise from crowds as during public engagement and civic events. This position description sets forth the principal duties, responsibilities, knowledge, ability, skills, and effort required to perform the essential functions of this job, as well as the position’s reporting relationships and the physical conditions under which the work must be performed. This position description may be modified from time to time to reflect the actual duties of the position.

CDC of Tampa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) in compliance with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster.

www.dol.gov/ofccp/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment