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Do you have a passion for teaching others? Consider joining the instructional team at Apex Technical School, a Fedcap program located in Long Island City, NY! As a full-time Construction Carpenter Teacher, you have the opportunity to lead and inspire students as you teach them valuable trade techniques.
As a human services nonprofit we are committed to improving the well-being of our community, and we believe that education is a powerful tool for achieving that goal. We offer our instructors a competitive salary of $51,432 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability
- 403(b) plan
- Employee assistance plan
- Future moms program
- Life insurance
If you have a passion for teaching, a commitment to improving your community, and the skills to lead others to success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
DAY-TO-DAY AS A CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER TEACHER
This full-time human services teaching position works during the day.
As a Construction Carpenter Teacher with our human services nonprofit, you are responsible for instructing students in both theory and hands-on curriculum within the subject of skilled trades. You have the freedom to determine the best methods to deliver training and course instruction and are responsible for preparing materials, locations, and supplies to ensure a successful learning experience. Your exceptional communication skills allow you to explain and demonstrate tasks to be performed, emphasizing all safety aspects of the jobs and tasks. In this instructional role, you also review job safety analyses with each student to ensure their safety on the job. Additionally, you schedule, organize, and provide supplemental training when necessary, and ensure that tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained for optimum performance and safety.
You are responsible for guiding, assigning, scheduling, and supervising each student’s work, ensuring that all tasks are completed in accordance with the assigned curriculum. You provide student evaluations based on performance and goals in a timely and constructive manner. Your commitment to the success of your students is evident in the way you ensure they follow all established rules and meet expectations for appropriate conduct within the school.
As a dedicated teaching professional, you participate in and complete professional and individual career development sessions to stay up to date on best practices in your field. You consistently contribute to our human services nonprofit’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve instructional team results. The fulfillment you feel when you help your students succeed encourages you to put forth your best effort each day, and we are excited to have you on our team!
WE ARE APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Apex Technical School is an adult vocational technical school located in Long Island City, New York providing top-tier vocational training in high-growth trades. Founded in 1961, we serve about 1,400 students annually with seven 900-hour certificate courses in skilled trades, including refrigeration, automotive service, auto body, welding technology, electrical and advanced electrical, plumbing, and construction. Our certificate programs are highly regarded and have been shown to make a substantial positive impact on economic mobility, leading to entry-level careers for our students.
Our nonprofit’s services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission in human services, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth for our Construction Carpenter Teachers.
OUR IDEAL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER TEACHER
- Confident – self-assured in their instructional abilities to work calmly in stressful teaching situations
- Passionate – cares about making a difference through our human services nonprofit
- Team player – willing to work with others so that all teaching teams can succeed
- Friendly – shows kindness and understanding to everyone while maintaining professional boundaries
- Dedicated – committed to improving your instructional skills
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER TEACHER
- High school diploma
- BPSS license within the trade
- 3+ years of experience in the trade
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Classroom
- Thorough understanding of the correct and safe operation of all manually operated and power-related tools and equipment
- Covid-19 vaccination
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for teaching. This great communicator needs to be able to balance multiple tasks while maintaining efficient time management skills. We need someone patient with a positive attitude. If you meet the above requirements, we need you as part of our human services nonprofit. Apply today to join our instructional team as a Construction Carpenter Teacher!
Location: 11101
