IECRM ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTOR

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTOR

ROCKY MOUNTAIN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (IECRM)

About the Role:

IECRM instructors are the key to future success in the electrical industry. Instructors are hired to teach on a year-to-year basis. They will use the National IEC Curriculum as the basis of their teaching, but may enhance it with additional supplements, PowerPoints, and visuals from their own experiences. The instructor is responsible for writing and grading tests, quizzes, and homework assignments.

Must be able to work in an environment and culture that focuses on upholding the core values of the IECRM organization: Integrity, Respect, Service, Collaboration, Accountability, & Empathy, and must foster a culture with an equitable work environment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• IECRM Career College considers the Instructor’s position to be of extreme importance. The Instructor is the contact between IECRM and the apprentice.
• Instructors shall attempt, whenever possible, to be neatly dressed. A shirt and long pants are preferred. Some Instructors will come to the classroom straight from their jobs as electricians. It is understood by IECRM that under these circumstances, clean, neat clothing may be difficult to obtain.
• Instructors will adhere to the schedule. Class time is from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To comply with regulations, class may never be dismissed prior to 9 p.m.
• Instructors will provide Lesson Plans to the Training Director. This form will be given and explained to instructors before classes begin. Lesson Plans are MANDATORY for instructors who are within their first 2 years of IECRM Instruction.
• Instructors will be responsible for the preparation and class instruction of IEC National Curriculum Objectives.
• Instructors must agree to IECRM’s Instructor Policies and Procedures listed in the IECRM Instructor Handbook and the IECRM Employee Manual.
• Instructors must understand and have available in all IECRM Classroom settings the IECRM Student Handbook.
• Instructors will accurately track and record student attendance.
• Instructors will promote a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students and will refrain from discussing any political, religious, or controversial subjects in the classroom setting.
• Instructors will communicate clearly and effectively with students and IECRM staff.
• Instructors are encouraged to participate in IECRM events and activities that may occur outside of the normal class schedule.
• All Gradebook and CMS documentation will be accurately maintained by the Instructor.

Skills and Qualifications:

• NOTE: We are currently seeking Spanish/English bilingual candidates for this role.
• Prior teaching experience is not mandatory. We will provide training on successful teaching methods.
• A valid State of Colorado Journeyman’s or Master’s Electrical License.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The instructor must be an active or retired electrician. Being an IECRM member is a benefit to being an instructor. Graduates of IECRM are also encouraged to apply.
• The Instructor must obtain a State of Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential from EGTC before employment as an IECRM Instructor. IEC National Certification and State Certification are also required. Information about these programs will be given when hired.

Position reports to: Training Director

Pay Range: $34 – $53 per hour, with all new employees starting at $34 per hour. To advance or receive an increase in hourly pay, the Instructor must complete the following objectives:

• IEC / EGTC TEAC 2221
• IEC National Training Advantage Level 1
• Conduct 4 Instructor Observations – Different Instructors
• Attend an IECRM New Student Orientation

Average Hours: This is a part-time role, with most instructors working 5 hours per week to start.

New Instructors are hired on an annual contract of 36 class sessions for which IECRM will compensate new Instructors a flat rate of $170 per apprenticeship class.

Posting Timeframe: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with no deadlines in place

Benefits: Instructors are eligible to participate in a retirement savings plan. Instructors will be provided with paid sick leave, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

• An evaluation of instructor performance will be conducted each year. A merit pay incentive will be provided for those instructors who meet the qualifications.
• Instructors that teach 3 or more 8 hour CEU classes (Qualifying classes – Wiring Methods, Theory & Calculations, NEC Changes, Grounding and Bonding) during a scheduled code cycle for IECRM will qualify to take up to 24 hours of personal CEU classes (Qualifying classes – Wiring Methods, Theory & Calculations, NEC Changes, Grounding and Bonding) complimentary of IECRM.
• Instructors that teach the apprenticeship program and/or less than 3 – 8 hour CEU’s (Qualifying classes – Wiring Methods, Theory & Calculations, NEC Changes, Grounding and Bonding) or other nonqualifying Career College classes during a scheduled code cycle for IECRM will qualify to take Career College/CEU classes at a discounted rate of 50% of tuition, plus the cost of books and DOE fee.
• IECRM will annually provide each Instructor one set of all necessary textbooks, workbooks, etc.

This position is open to all qualified applicants. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Paul Lingo, IECRM Training Director, at [email protected].