The HVAC Instructional Aide shall provide support services to the instructors and students of the Technology program assigned the Hays campus. These services shall include, but are not limited to: supervising shop activities, preparing resources for shop and classroom activities, monitoring and enforcing safety practices, and providing technical assistance to reinforce instruction provided in shop and classroom activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) required
- Associates degree in related field required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 years of work experience in specific occupational field
- Required knowledge in operation of related instructional equipment
- Technical knowledge and understanding of current industry standards and practices
- Must have excellent organization and communication skills
- Must practice and encourage safety at all times
- Teaching experience is preferred, but not required
- Basic computer knowledge/skills preferred
- Employment is dependent on a pre-employment background screening
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
- Where applicable, must be able to lift and handle 75 lbs, also able to push/pull up to 10-25 lbs frequently
- Where applicable, must be able to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently climb stairs, ladders, crouch, squat or crawl
- Will use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Potential/frequent exposure to and use of chemical products
- Frequent use of power tools
- Will occasionally work in extremely hot or extremely cold conditions, and movement between hot and cold environments occasionally
- Possible stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people
Job Duties
Essential Functions
- Regular attendance and timeliness
- Provide assistance and resources for Technology instructors
- Assist technology instructors in maintaining a safe learning environment; especially by practicing safety themselves
- Provide support during shop times by supervising students, providing technical assistance, and guiding students working on shop projects
- Assess students’ abilities and measure their competency throughout the learning process
- Provide assistance to students who are struggling with learning the concepts in the classroom or in the shop
Demonstrate a daily commitment to NCK Tech’s Mission, Vision, and Values- Other duties as assigned by the President or his designee
Compensation & Benefits
- 172-day contract.
- Salary commensurate with education and experience.
- Comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan.
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS).
- Paid sick leave and personal leave.
- Paid Parental Leave Program for eligible employees.
- Employee tuition assistance opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses in accordance with College policy.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.
Questions? For additional information about this opportunity, please contact Aubree Winkel, Search Liaison, at 785-738-9059 or
awinkel@fhtechnc.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE
