Position Summary:

Facilitates student learning to achieve program and course objectives. Organizes all aspects of the classroom function to include demonstration material, cleanliness, safety, and lecture. Administers lessons according to pre-developed lesson plan. Leads students through practical application of lessons taught.

Responsibilities:

• Motivate students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, sensitivity for their concerns. Actively involve them in classroom discussions and/or activities. Identify different student learning styles and adjust accordingly.
• Maintains accurate record keeping as it applies to student attendance and grades.
• Creates and maintains a safe environment at all times.
• Manages tools assigned to the classroom.
• Issues, inspects, repairs, and teaches proper handling of tools.
• Communicate, support and enforce school policies and procedures; advise students accordingly. Advise students on attendance, grades and discipline issues as necessary.
• Ensures an ethical and fair testing environment during periods of testing.
• Responsible to maintain classroom equipment through evaluation, inspection, parts ordering, and repair.
• Constantly evaluates curriculum to ensure relevance.
• Maintains a working field knowledge through continuing education.
• Conforms to prescribed methods of record keeping as directed by supervisory staff.
• Communicates promptly regarding supplies, tools or other essentials for students in the classroom.
• Demonstrates continuing professional development of technical expertise and as an instructor.
• Mandatory attendance at semi-annual graduation

INSTRUCTORS ALSO ASSUME ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES that include the following:

• Instructor training and development: Work as part of the team to develop and maintain the instructor training and development program. Implement the program and maintain all records necessary to demonstrate successful implementation. Monitor new instructors in training and confer regularly with the training instructor regarding
an instructor trainee’s progress. Provide mentorship, leadership and feedback for new instructors, accepting responsibility for his/her successful classroom preparation. Report regularly to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training all information and insight regarding a new instructor. Assist the Lead Instructor/Director of Training
as necessary in selection of new instructors for hiring.

• Printed material, classroom supplies and tools: Teach new instructors, as part of the new employee orientation, how to request and order material, supplies and tools. Conduct a monthly inventory of tools necessary for classroom projects and discuss discrepancies with phase instructor. Report discrepancies to Lead Instructor/Director of Training. Prompt instructors to order printed material, supplies and tools to insure adequate materials available for students.

• Personal professional development: Establish and implement a plan to cross train and teach in any phase of training necessary. Update Lead Instructor/Director of Training on progress of plan for his/her review and feedback. Establish and implement a plan to explore continued study of education related issues (i.e. learning
styles, learning disability recognition and accommodation, classroom technological capabilities, etc.).

• Serve as assistant instructor as necessary: Be willing and capable of participating in any phase of training as a temporary assistant instructor, especially in laboratory settings in which students need additional coverage and supervision.

• Maintenance of appropriate learning environment: Conduct monthly classroom and laboratory inspections, noting and addressing any physical facility maintenance needs and general cleanliness and attractiveness of the area. Monitor working condition of training aids, discuss this with phase instructor and report non-working equipment to Lead Instructor/Director of Training. Assist classroom instructors in repair and maintenance of training aids as necessary, without minimizing the instructor’s responsibility for training aid maintenance. Facilitate maintenance for campus facilities, using available resources. Repair tools and equipment not directly associated with a
particular class.

• Special student assistance: Be available to offer assistance to students needing short term tutoring. Consult with Lead Instructor/Director of Training in cases in which it is identified that a student needs more extensive tutor attention.

• Safety Program: Assist Lead Instructor/Director of Training in development and implementation of safety program. Monitor safety program in classroom and laboratory areas. Remind instructors and students of safety requirements and request that it be followed. Report to Lead Instructor/Director of Training, any repeated infractions of safety requirements of the School.

• Peer Review and Feedback: Monitor each instructor and assistant instructor monthly in their respective classroom/laboratory settings and complete a feedback form of noted observations. Provide any appropriate positive or negative feedback for the instructor’s review, with recommendations for improvement in areas of need.

• Time commitment: May require work on evenings and weekends in order to meet business needs.

• Curriculum development: Assist Lead Instructor/Director of Training with curriculum development as necessary, including topic research, text material acquisition, lesson plan development, test writing, and etc.

• Personnel issues: Refer all personnel issues to the Lead Instructor/Director of Training, such as requests for vacation, changes in scheduling, questions about salary and benefits, and etc.

• Student Issues: Work with students to resolve any concerns they may have, or when necessary, direct them to the party best suited to assist them.

• Leadership: Be willing to assume the duties of the Lead Instructor/Director of Training to assure continuity in
his/her absence during vacation and etc.

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of field experience,

Physical Environment:

• Incumbent may stand for long periods of time
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment
• Stooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be required
• Some work may be completed in classroom or shop environment
• Wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock
• Incumbent is sometimes required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

Why should you apply?

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Your Birthday off – Company Paid
• 2 weeks PTO – 1st yr.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Headspace membership – Company Paid
• Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
• Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans

StrataTech Education - Core Values

At StrataTech, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

*Challenging and Fun

*Creating an Incredible Work Environment

*Genuine People

*Force For Good

We are laser focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others.

StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Career Education Colleges and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education.

**Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In compliance with federal law, StrataTech Education Group prepares annual reports on campus security and resources. StrataTech Education Group’s Annual Security Reports are available online at the link(s) below. Additionally, you may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the designate Clery Officer at (602) 336-7118.

Tulsa Welding School 2024 Annual Security Report

Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville 2024 Annual Security Report

Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center 2024 Annual Security Report

Tulsa Welding School Dallas 2024 Annual Security Report

The Refrigeration School 2024 Annual Security Report

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