Machining Instructor - Part Time
Description


Position Type: 60 Hours over 12 Weeks (generally classes are held one night per week from 5-9, one hour of prep per week)

Compensation: $41.00-45.00/Hour

Travel Required: This position may require travel one to two nights a week during the course of the quarter. 


Required Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience as a machinist in the manufacturing industry


Who We Are: AJAC is a statewide non-profit organization. We are an industry-driven apprenticeship organization, founded on the belief that mastery occurs on the job. Through pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship and adult apprenticeship, all people have the opportunity to earn competitive wages, find meaningful and fulfilling work, and pursue lifelong learning.  The organization annually serves 300+ manufacturing employers, 400 apprentices (including 100 high school juniors and seniors), and nearly 270 pre-apprentices.  We have a small staff of entrepreneurial, smart and motivated team members – this work is fast and dynamic but also rewarding and highly collaborative.  


About this Job: We are seeking an instructor to teach machining courses for our Machinist Apprenticeship Program at South Seattle College - Georgetown.


Some key duties of this position include:

  • Teach apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to a journey-level completion as a Machinist. Courses can be found on our website at www.ajactraining.org
  • Use our online system to report apprentice attendance and progress on a weekly basis
  • Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including working effectively in both the classroom and the lab environment
  • Establish guidelines and manage conduct of students as appropriate for the classroom and shop 
  • Work with the program manager to make suggestions regarding the curriculum to ensure apprentices receive training in machining operations that address industry needs 
  • Participate in instructor training and curriculum development meetings 
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written English 
  • Perform other duties assigned 
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a machinist in the manufacturing industry 
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching or mentoring on the job, in a college, or in another vocational environment