Craft Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position can be based in Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis or South Bend. Must be bilingual English-Spanish.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Craft Instructor assesses learning needs, designs and develops curriculum content and plans, and delivers curriculum through the most effective methodologies. All efforts are directed to delivering the best education through research and implementation of effective teaching methods that build and enhance employee skills and competence. The Craft Instructor partners with apprenticeship instructors and staff assigned to assure delivery of craft content meets learner and organizational needs. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Uses Gaylor Core Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities
• Promotes the philosophy of Gaylor Core Values, inspires outside-the-box thinking and openness to effectively promote Gaylor’s culture
• Strong administrative, organization, and communication skills
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet deadlines
• Organizes and maintains schedules, agendas, and travel arrangements
• Strong communication and presentation delivery skills
• Must be computer literate and able to process documents in Microsoft Suite in addition to quickly learning Gaylor’s operating software

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads assessment of craft education and employee development needs for operations
• Facilitates the craft assessment and uses this information to design individual training needs
• Facilitates continual educational development activities that supports Gaylor career pathways
• Works collaboratively with operational leadership to plan and facilitate craft education delivery and the craft assessment program
• Designs, develops, and delivers skills driven curriculum that meets participant needs and Gaylor’s objectives
• Plans and coordinates content delivery, administration, and logistics
• Evaluates effectiveness of craft education and apprenticeship programming
• Continuously reviews existing educational practices and programs, especially as it relates to engagement and curriculum effectiveness  
• Coaches skilled craft employees who function as trainers on effective implementation of developed curriculum
• Research internal and external best practices and assists with recommendations for continuous improvements in education-related programs

• Identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)
• Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)
• Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice
• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations
• Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)
• Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use
• Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Ability to work while sitting or standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Apprenticeship completion or relevant craft electrician certification

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience with training and/or education in the construction industry
• High level of electrical construction skills and experience