Diesel Heavy Truck Instructor

About the position

South Texas Vo-Tech, part of Ancora Education, is hiring an instructor to deliver educational materials using sound educational practices that support students’ academic development. The instructor uses classroom and lab instruction to develop knowledge and skills in students’ chosen field and help them achieve their educational and career goals. The role fosters an engaging, dynamic, student-centered environment and provides support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed. Instructors model professional behavior and ethical conduct in keeping with Ancora Education’s mission and core values.

The instructor prepares and maintains instructional materials and equipment, assesses student learning, manages the classroom, participates in faculty assessment and professional development, and meets academic and administrative requirements. The position must comply with applicable federal, state, regulatory, accreditation, and company requirements. Prior to teaching, instructors must document prior teaching experience or complete new instructor training.

Responsibilities
• Use classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaging educational experience.
• Ensure students are presented with the material needed to meet the learning objectives of each course in their program of study.
• Ensure instructional materials and equipment are ready, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained, and in working order.
• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development; maintain required certification and licensure.
• Participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines.
• Comply with federal, state, and regulatory guidelines and company policies.
• Provide support, tutoring, and other assistance to students as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• At least 5 years of industry experience within the last 10 years.
• Active certification or licensure where required.
• Before beginning to teach, have documented prior teaching experience or complete new instructor training.
• Ability to qualify as an instructor under institutional and accreditation standards.

Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience teaching in a proprietary education setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry.