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Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler in AZ

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for Journeyperson electricians. In Utah, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

Job Description:

The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Phoenix training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

• Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
• A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
• Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
• Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
• Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
• An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
• An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
• An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
• An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
• An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
• Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
• An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
• Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
• Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
• General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills.
• Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology
• Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

• Successfully pass the State Certification Exam, or the ability to attain within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states WECA operates.
• Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
• Prior formal teaching experience desirable.

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position -  $65,000.00 - $72,000.00     

Benefits including:

·         Health insurance

·         401(k) matching

·         Dental insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Flexible spending account

·         Life insurance

·         Paid time off

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.