Part-Time Fire Teaching Assistant - District Wide

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.    
 

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed.  We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
 

You belong here.  See why you will love working at NWTC.

Department:   Public Safety

Reports To:  Dean or Associate Dean

LOCATION:  District Wide - Position requires availability to instruct on campus and in flexible delivery modes.

STANDARD HOURS:  Hours vary based upon student demand

MINIMUM STARTING RATE OF PAY: $25.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fire Teaching Assistant Instructor the mission and values of the college providing supportive instruction to any lead instructor and all students participating within the courses assigned.  The Assistant Instructor will maintain knowledge of all current curriculum knowledge, license or certifications, and awareness of current successful teaching strategies for student success.  The Fire Teaching Assistant will maintain communication with all necessary departments and instructors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS         

• Complies with College and lead instructor policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, providing grades on a timely basis.
• Complies with all aspects of Board policies and work rules.
• Maintains an effective line of communications with students, customer-based clientele, college community members, other full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty members.
• Evaluates student performance and provides regular feedback in courses taught.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Firefighter 1 Certified, Firefighter 2 Certified, Emergency Services Instructor 1 Certified
• Class B CDL Preferred
• 2 years with a Fire Department
• Maintain required certifications, licenses for teaching in respective curriculum.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Districts standard insurance policy terms.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, various online learning-based program navigation, PeopleSoft experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Educational teaching strategies and motivational techniques for classroom instruction
• Ability to learn and use technology and alternative delivery methods, including but not limited to: online instruction and the use of distance education.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the curriculum.
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including evening or weekend hours.

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience with adult learners is desirable.
• Possibility to secure and maintain a Wisconsin Technical College System Provisional Certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College’s values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls