Skilled Trades Teacher (LRHS)
On-site · Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Deliver instruction in skilled trades courses (Construction Trades, Production Technology, MTSS blocks) at Liverpool Regional High School, align learning with EECD curriculum, engage with community and industry partners, mentor and evaluate students, and maintain a safe classroom environment following Safety Protocols for Skilled Trades and Technology Education; require Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal designation, preferred Nova Scotia Teaching License or Vocational Teaching Certificate, and recent trades experience; willing to upgrade professional skills as needed; manage building supplies and budget; engage in professional learning and collaboration with SSRCE Youth Pathways Consultant.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal status in a designated trade
- Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License is preferred and/or a valid Vocational Teaching Certificate (VTCII) will be considered
- Recent occupational experience in the skilled trades industry
- Understanding of the 70 skilled trades occupations designated under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act for certification and/or apprenticeship in Nova Scotia
- Experience with skilled trades and career exploration
- Ability to create and foster a safe working environment/classroom in correlation with the Safety Protocols for Skilled Trades and Technology Education and in compliance with industry standards and best practices for safety
- Working knowledge and understanding of proper PPE use and tool/material management in the realm of construction trades
- Understanding of experiential learning through student learning experiences and equitable, balanced assessment
- Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry
- Ability to network, collaborate, and engage with community partners to enrich learning experiences for students
- Willingness to support underrepresented groups in skilled trades and related learning
- Experience managing large quantities of building supplies, materials, and tools/equipment using a designated budget
- Delivery of instruction in skilled trades courses & designing engaging experiential learning opportunities for students aligning with EECD curriculum
- Engagement with community partners, industry partners, mentors, skilled trades coaches, SSRCE regional staff, and the EECD Career Pathways team to support student learning
- Evaluate students performance, mentor and guide students, and maintain currency within your occupational field
- Engage in professional learning and collaboration with the support of the SSRCE Youth Pathways Consultant
- Must be willing to upgrade professional educational skills as necessary
- Other related duties as assigned
- SECURITY CHECKS: Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks
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