NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK ANTICIPATED OPENING. APPOINTMENT DEPENDENT UPON SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT
Rate of Pay: $70.00 per hour
Overview of the Position:
This is a part-time evening instructor position within the Minuteman Technical Institute, with an anticipated start date of October 7, 2025, and end date of May 26, 2026. The candidate is required to have at least 5 years' recent work experience with teaching or training experience preferred. Applicants for this position will be expected to implement instruction with a strong focus on preparing participants for success when taking Board of State Examiners of Plumbing licensure examinations.
The selected candidate for this position will be compensated at a rate of $70.00/hour for 100 hours, , 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, over the course of the program. Compensation at the hourly rate of $70.00 for 5 hours will be provided for curriculum development to be done in partnership with the Executive Director.
This position is a non-bargaining unit, exempt position, which is not covered under the Minuteman Collective Bargaining Agreement and is not eligible for benefits. Employment will be contingent upon sufficient enrollment in the CTI Plumbing program.
Major Responsibilities:
• Plan, implement and periodically update a program of study based upon the Massachusetts Vocational/Technical Curriculum Frameworks and industry-recognized credentials that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students seeking employment in the field.
• Actively work with local businesses and industries, and other industry experts for continuous program improvement.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of post-secondary students.
• Guide the learning process toward curriculum and establish objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to post-secondary students.
• Assess post-secondary students on a regular basis and provide progress reports.
• Maintain all records necessary for reporting student grades, performance, and the documentation needed to support industry-recognized credentials.
• Counsel with colleagues and post-secondary students on a regular basis.
• Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing post-secondary student conduct.
• Assist the administration in implementing MTI goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the MTI Program.
• Maintain the condition of facilities.
• Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
• Licensed by the Board of Examiners of Plumbing as a Master Plumber. Licensed or licensable as a Chapter 74 Instructor by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Plumbing preferred but not required.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of the Plumbing industry including:
MA Plumbing Code
Blueprint Reading
OSHA and Hot Work
Hand and Power Tools
• Incorporate valid Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) into the program.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years recent (within the past 7 years) experience in the field of Plumbing.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts Vocational Technical Curriculum Frameworks for Plumbing is required.
• Experience with student management information system software.
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required.
• Must pass a CORI/SORI screening and must provide proof of having submitted to fingerprinting per MA DESE guidelines.
• Ability to work as part of a team to foster a positive working relationship with students and staff.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Equipment Used: Copier, computer, relevant tools and equipment.
Physical Demands (if applicable): Located in a traditional classroom. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent on your feet working with and observing post-secondary students while they work in the program area. On occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.