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We are recruiting a HVAC Instructor for Goodwill Industries of West Michigan.  Goodwill Industries of West Michigan is a non-profit organization headquartered in Muskegon, MI.  We serve our community by providing employment development services and placement assistance for employment.  Our programs are supported with profits generated primarily through the sale of donated goods in our retail stores. We have 17 retail stores and 2 employment and training centers operating in a region spanning from Manistee to Holland to Cedar Springs. 

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing curriculum and teaching heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration system courses.  Instructor will provide hands-on instruction and assessment of students. Each session will be 20 weeks in length and support up to 12 students per session. Students will take the EPA refrigerant handling certification assessment required to handle commercial refrigerant.

Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver approved curriculum and materials to students in a safe training environment
• Provide instruction that is relevant to current and future work specifications and job opportunities within the occupational area
• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining performance objectives
• Provide students with individual academic support, tutoring, and skills enhancement as necessary
• Assist in preparing students for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification
• Provide regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and Goodwill Career Coaches concerning academics, behavior, attendance, etc
• Accurately and punctually submit all forms and information needed for attendance, accounting and grade reporting
• Attend staff meetings and conferences
• Maintain an orderly, safe and well-disciplined learning environment conductive to learning
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Skills:

• Program Management: User
• Case Management software: User
• Budgeting: User

Competencies:

All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Written communication
• Planning & organizing
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Customer orientation
• Managing performance
• Team building
• Motivating others
• Project planning and implementation

Education:  HS diploma/GED required

Experience: 3 years of experience in HVAC required

Certification/Licenses:  Valid driver's license and insurance required