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AJAC - Industrial Maintenance and Millwright Instructor, Part-time Industrial Maintenance and Millwright Instructor, Part-time Industrial Maintenance and Millwright Instructor, Part-time Bellingham, WA Job Type Part-time Description Position Type: 60 Hours over 12 Weeks (generally classes are held one night per week from 5-9 p.m., one hour of prep per week) Compensation: $43.00-47.00/Hour Travel requirement: This position may require travel one to two nights a week during the course of the quarter. Required experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance and/or machining 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 Industrial Maintenance Technician to instruct courses for our Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship program. Some key duties of this position include: • Teach apprentices one or more of 12 sequenced courses leading to a journey-level completion as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. Courses can be found on our website at ajactraining.org • Model and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills; and model the communication, computation, and human relations skills required for employment in precision metal fabrication • 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 and 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 in industrial maintenance 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