Electrical Instructor

Overview

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. The school focuses on reflecting job market demands with flexibility to identify and incorporate new programs to keep graduates competitive.

• Provide comprehensive instruction for courses within the specified program.
• Collaborate with the Program Director/Director of Education to contribute to course development, including creating course descriptions, syllabi, reviewing textbooks, and evaluating equipment.
• Regularly update these plans to incorporate new teaching methods and address students  needs, ensuring lessons remain effective and engaging.
• Engage Students:
  Create a classroom environment that promotes academic growth and professional development.
• Keep the DOE informed about student progress, including academic performance and attendance, especially if there are trends that could hinder educational foundations (using academic advisement and early warning forms).
• Offer additional support to students struggling with coursework.
• Monitor Student Progress:
  Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance. Advise students with minor issues affecting their education.
• Grade and return quizzes, tests, and lab assignments promptly within 48 hours, and ensure final grades are submitted within 48 hours after the term ends.
• Support Student Success:
  Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available online resources. Demonstrate the use of community resources by arranging guest speakers, field trips, and class participation in community service events. Enhance the curriculum by creating assignments, worksheets, notes, tests, answer keys, and activities.
• Maintain Professionalism:
  Adhere to policies, maintain an up-to-date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines. Pursue professional growth by attending in-service training, continuing education seminars, and faculty meetings.

• High school diploma/GED required
• 3 years of verifiable experience directly related to residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, alarm systems, control systems, or a combination of these areas.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required
• Evening availability is required to support scheduled classes and program activities.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

• This is an on-campus position with occasional remote work.
• A home office setup, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection may be required.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range: $35 - $38 USD

Caring We believe every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support. We partner with you from your first day of classes through your search for a job after graduation.

Respect We view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel. Our staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and realize your potential.

Service American Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community.

Integrity We look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you’ve faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create.

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