Diesel Instructor

3 months ago


Clearwater, United States Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater Campus Full time

Instructor of Diesel Mechanics is responsible for classroom and lab instruction in various Diesel Mechanics courses and assists in constructing degree/certificate programs and updating current curriculum.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Teaches students knowledge, social skills, and concepts.
- Identifies long-range goals and specific objectives and plans a program for individualized and group instruction.
- Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results; evaluates student achievements.
- Plans lessons so that students become involved in learning and decision-making related to curriculum choices.
- Maintains a classroom that recognizes respect for both teacher and student; motivates students in an atmosphere of respect and freedom.
- Holds conferences with pupils, parents, principal and/or supportive personnel regarding the pupils’ academic and social development.
- Keeps attendance, grade records, and book inventories, as required by School Board policy.
- Applies knowledge of child psychology to include growth, development, interrelationships, etc.
- Attends classes, seminars, etc. to provide for professional growth and keeps abreast of the latest instructional methods and techniques.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Required Qualifications**

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR 6 yrs. full-time occupational experience.

T4, T6, T8 certification preferred OR must be obtained within the first year of employment.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Experience in the following areas:
Engines

Preventive Maintenance

Drivetrain

Brakes

Electrical/Electrical Systems

Related ASE Certifications

**Hours**

August - May: Monday to Friday - 6:45am - 2:15pm

June - July: Monday to Thursday - 6:45am - 4:11pm

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

**Experience**:

- Diesel Technician: 6 years (required)

Work Location: In person