CTE Academic Teacher - Building And Construction Trades

Mission Statement

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What it's really like to join our agency

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams.

We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

BENEFITS

We offer very low monthly costs for medical insurance! Dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid by Five Keys and various pre-tax flexible spending accounts and retirement account 403b. Generous time off. Annual reimbursement up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation and weight loss programs. Annual reimbursement up to $50 towards annual athletic event participation and annual massage after 6 months of employment. FREE access to wellness-related apps, Employee Assistance Program and a comprehensive mental health care platform for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

The CTE Academic Teacher - Building and Construction Trades reports to the Director of CTE and is accountable for coordinating and providing Pre-Apprenticeship, Industry-Aligned Skills & OSHA Safety Training for students interested in pursuing a building and construction trades pathway, organizing/overseeing field trips/community-based experiences, and collaborating with Career Path Navigators as part of each student's Pathway Transition process.

The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) is a standardized, comprehensive, 120-hour construction course designed to help young people and transitioning adults choose and succeed in apprenticeship programs that are appropriate for them. Our training protocol-combining lecture/text/video-based learning with hands-on practice-will challenge and inspire students as they gain technical, Industry-Aligned experience, improve their employability skills, and journey to the core of who they are as human beings. Through tracking and assessing Core Employability Skills alongside Industry-Specific Skills, Five Keys reinforces its commitment to preparing individuals for the rigors of employment and life.

The OSHA 10 Training Program for the Construction Industry provides training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that students on a Building & Construction Trades Pathway are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights as they transition to employment.

The Building and Construction Trades Instructor will coordinate/facilitate a skill-focused program covering content aligned with Apprenticeship-Readiness Expectations as set forth by the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council and the North American Building Trades Unions. Additionally, all OSHA 10 trainings will comply with OSHA Safety Content/Knowledge criteria, and will lead to students earning an OSHA 10 Card upon successful completion of the course.

We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, you are an expert in the construction industry and are dedicated to instructing, advising, and guiding students toward a successful career in the building and construction trades.

This position supports the Five Keys Los Angeles Academic Program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MC3 Areas of instruction will include:

• Construction Industry Awareness

• Construction Trades Awareness

• Construction Health & Safety

• Tools and Materials

• Construction Math

• Heritage of the American Worker

• Diversity in the Construction Industry

OSHA 10 Areas of Instruction may include:

• Introduction to OSHA

• Falls

• Electrocution

• Struck-by

• Caught in/between

• Personal protective and lifesaving equipment

• Health hazards in construction

• Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors

• Excavations

• Handling, storage, usage, and disposal of materials

• Scaffolds

• Hand and power tools

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• MC3 Trained

• Knowledge of the Building & Construction Trades Industry

• Ability to safely and skillfully use tools and materials related to the building trades

• Ability to instruct students in the safe and skillful use tools and materials related to the building trades

• Ability to use PowerPoint and Technology as integrated elements of instruction

• Basic technology knowledge and willingness to learn new IT systems and software

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• OSHA-Certified Trainer
• MC3 Trained Instructor (or available for training once hired)
• CTE Credential (Preliminary/Clear)
• Previous teaching experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To promote the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities, Five Keys requires that all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed

• Frequent talking and hearing conversations

• Long periods of walking, sitting at a desk and/or computer station

• Lifting items that weigh up to 25 lbs.; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is contingent upon:

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)

• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations

• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate to high noise level

• Work environment varies from site to site

• Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities

• Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility and travel throughout the area to community sites

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).