Journeyman/Skilled Trades Tutor (Multiple Openings)

Job Description Summary:

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Center for Academic Engagement's Journeyman/Skilled Trades Tutor are skilled and experienced workers whose role will align with the industry in which they are involved (i.e., welders, electricians, machinists, automotive technicians, etc.). As a provider of learning and technical support, the journeyman will utilize their skills and expertise while leading unskilled or entry-level students, overseeing student projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Journeyman will also possess the ability to work independently with little to no supervision, a commitment to continuous learning, and the motivation to mentor apprentices within their realm of influence.

Duties/Functions:

• Guide entry-level students, i.e. apprentices, to develop the skills and competencies of the vocation or industry.
• Inspect to diagnose problems areas in each student's work.
• Coordinate with faculty develop, implement, and inspect student projects.
• Conduct workshops to reinforce project elements.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet students' learning needs.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
• Collaborate with Center for Academic Engagement staff, College faculty, Student Support Services staff, and other constituents to deliver a comprehensive learning support program.
• Maintain a positive, learner-centered, and professional environment.
• Develop resources for student, faculty, and staff use.
• Follow and communicate Center for Academic Engagement policies and procedures.
• Keep accurate records of performance, and progress.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance learning support skills, and industry knowledge.
• Promote the college's tutoring and journeyman program during outreach activities and events.
• Demonstrate and model the college's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Education Required:

• Earned a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• Completion of an apprenticeship program
• Earn a certificate and/or an associate's degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution with documented successful completion of undergraduate coursework in desired industry trade(s).

Education Preferred:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program
• An associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution with documented successful completion of undergraduate coursework in desired industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in industry-related vocation.