Building Trades Instructor

Looking for a career change and love construction and building trades? Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for a Building Trades Instructor located at the Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, IN. Come join our team

General Purpose and Scope of the Position:

This is a full-time, year-round teaching position located at the Westville Correctional Facility. Monday - Friday work schedule.

Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of students along with assessing the effectiveness of the academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach. Provide instruction needed for students to qualify for certification in the respective fields.

Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems. This program offers students the skills for entry-level carpentry positions on almost any worksite. This includes onsite safety skills and certification. The certifications students complete the class with also assist students who want to branch out into craft-specific trades.

Major Responsibilities:

• Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training

• Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress, and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech, and the Indiana Department of Corrections

• Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

• Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.

• Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency

• Assess student learning according to Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy.

• Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility, and Ivy Tech Community College.

• Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development database for National Reporting Purposes.

• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders.

• Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property.

• Attend meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Already hold or agree to obtain facility-provided training for certifications as follows: NCCER Instructor Certification and OSHA Instructor Certification for Building Trades

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant and documented work experience in the construction/building trades field. Prior work experience in a correctional setting is preferred.

Benefit Information:

For Your Health

• Medical plan options: choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance, plus additional life and dependent life coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident)

For Your Life

• Flexible hours
• Ample time off, including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement, sick, and military leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Tobacco cessation and health management programs
• Identity theft protection
• Travel assistance

For Your Future

• Retirement savings plan with 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions
• Deferred compensation plan
• Financial concierge team to improve and maintain your financial well-being
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Fee remission for tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time
• Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars

More Perks*

• Gym discounts
• Employee recognition and awards
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices
• Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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