Job Description:

Job Title:  ​                  Aviation Instructor (Part time)

Supervisor:  ​              Central Campus Administrator 

Employment Terms: 11 Months (Full School Year) – 25 hours/ week

Location:                     West-MEC Central Campus

                                    6997 North Glen Harbor Boulevard

                                    Glendale, Arizona 85307

Salary Range:            $65,650 - $90,900

Skill Sets:  

●     Customer Service

●     Communication

●     Critical Thinking

●     Personal Management

●     Leadership

●     Professional Management

●     Computer Technology

●     Teamwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

●     Provides instruction to improve student achievement in the Aviation Program

●     Conduct classroom and shop instruction utilizing proper instructional techniques, practices and following approved curriculum. Utilize equipment and training aids in daily lessons.

●     Meet and deliver all instructional objectives in assigned areas as part of the FAA Part 147 AMT program. Maintain lab equipment and supplies in order to support instructional objectives.

●     Demonstrates and differentiates instructional methods for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student learning needs.

●     Develops a variety of written materials (e.g. syllabus, unit and daily lesson plans, curricular maps, assessments, attendance records, anecdotal communications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and communicating student progress.

●     Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of planning instruction, providing feedback to students and communicating achievement.

●     Manages student behavior in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, fieldtrips, etc.) for providing a safe and positive learning environment.

●     Engages students in leadership development by serving as an advisor for student organizations.

●     Communicates effectively with students, parents and colleagues at the campus level to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achievement of established program goals.

●     Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of professional growth in an educational setting.

●     Establishes and maintains a good rapport with community partners and advisory councils.

●     Performs other related duties as assigned to strengthen the program.

Qualifications:

●     A valid Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

●     Able to acquire Arizona Department Education (ADE) CTE standard K-12 teaching certificate.

●     Obtain State of Arizona fingerprint clearance card.

●     Obtain an Arizona Driver’s License.

●     Willingness to work with high school students.

●     Demonstrate good people skills.

●     Strong organizational and communication skills.

●     Able to work afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

●     Good working knowledge of math and science applicable to the Aviation industry.

●     Ability to adapt to change, i.e., working with high school students.

●     Understands computer technology and able to use an integral part of instruction.

Preferred Requirements:

●     Five plus years of teaching experience or related industry experience.

●     Experience as it relates to FAA Standards and Program. 

Closing Date:  ​Open until filled

Start Date:  ​July 1, 2024

Application Procedure:  

Submit online application: ​https://west-mec.edu/employment/ 

Include:

○ Letter of interest

○ Current resume

○ Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Western Maricopa Education Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Western Maricopa Education Center does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. 

Application Procedure:  

Submit online application: ​https://west-mec.edu/employment/ 

Include:

○ Letter of interest

○ Current resume

○ Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)