Millwright Instructor

Job summary

Teach the millwright workshop, support and mentor students, monitor their progress, and evaluate their learning. Maintain a safe learning environment, document attendance and evaluations, contribute to curriculum improvements, and coordinate workshop tools and materials with staff.

Job details

Are you excited to work with women preparing for training and employment? Women Building Futures is looking for a millwright instructor to teach the millwright workshop in our Journey to Trades program. This position is ideal for someone who is looking for occasional contract work and has a desire to share their knowledge of their trade with others. Instruction is typically full-time for 2 weeks, 2-4 times per year. Key Responsibilities Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies to promote efficient and effective learning Monitor student involvement and progress within the shop, ensuring that students understand and adhere to policies and procedures. Manage classroom dynamics to ensure a safe and effective learning environment Build relationships and mentor students throughout the program. Participate in curriculum development and reviews Evaluate students throughout the learning process and complete formal evaluations. Document student attendance accurately and promptly Utilize regular student feedback to identify and implement instructional improvements Work with WBF staff to ensure tools, equipment and materials for the workshops are available Enforce and encourage proper safe workplace procedures including tailgate meetings, Hazard ID, FLHAs, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Approachable, comfortable with people Excellent listening and communication skills Strong professional attitude and boundaries Alignment with WBF’s values and culture Education & Experience Millwright Journeyperson Experience mentoring apprentices and understanding of the competencies necessary to succeed in the field A desire to teach and share knowledge of the Millwright trade Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect sensitive information. Teaching experience is an asset

What you’ll do

Teach the millwright workshop, support and mentor students, monitor their progress, and evaluate their learning. Maintain a safe learning environment, document attendance and evaluations, contribute to curriculum improvements, and coordinate workshop tools and materials with staff.

Requirements

A Millwright Journeyperson qualification and experience mentoring apprentices are required, along with knowledge of the competencies needed to succeed in the trade. Candidates should be eager to teach, communicate effectively, maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality, and align with WBF’s values; teaching experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Millwrighting
• Instruction
• Mentoring
• Apprentice Development
• Communication
• Listening
• Classroom Management
• Student Assessment
• Curriculum Development
• Confidentiality
• Workplace Safety
• Hazard Identification
• FLHA Documentation
• Tailgate Meetings
• Attendance Documentation
• Equipment Coordination
• Instructional Strategies
• Professionalism
• Teaching
• Mentorship

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Millwright
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Millwrights