Instructor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut

INTRODUCTION

Ready to turn hands‑on skills into real‑world career pathways? Join our team of innovative high school instructors and help shape the next generation of plumbing and heating professionals right here in CT!

The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring for a Plumbing and Heating Instructor (THS Instructor - Professional) to join our professional education team at Platt Technical High School, located in Milford, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• LOCATION: Platt Technical High School (Milford, CT)
• SALARY: VS002 starting salary, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, Plumbing & Heating Trade Instructors must possess the following certification and license:

• An active CT teaching certificate as a 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools.
• A P-1 Plumbing license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.

In lieu of the endorsement, candidates may qualify with the following trade experience:

• 8 years of relevant, varied, hands-on experience in the trade or technical field, with apprentice training or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years.
• Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
• Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).

Please note, the person in this position will be required to obtain the following certifications:

• S-7 Limited Heating Contractors license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection within two (2) years of service.
• CDL with proper endorsements to transport students - within 18 months of employment.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer (CFR 1926) certification within two years of employment.

Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Plumbing and Heating curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Plumbing and Heating Program Description.

YOUR ROLE

Plumbing and Heating Instructors teach courses in the discipline of Plumbing and Heating technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc.

Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Plumbing and Heating instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Plumbing and Heating Instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Plumbing and Heating Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.

Plumbing and Heating instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities.

CTECS Plumbing and Heating instructors educate students on proper safety procedures and competencies that are aligned to the current and relevant NFPA and Plumbing and Heating-Related ICC body of Codes currently adopted in Connecticut. These codes dictate the adopted practice of installation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Additionally, instructors in the Plumbing and Heating technology area report to a department head.

WORKING CONDITIONS

CTECS Plumbing and Heating Instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are often very practical and include hands-on instruction in the classroom.

• Instructors in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Instructors may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the Plumbing and Heating trade and projects being taught.
• Instructors in this technology area are required to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the Plumbing and Heating trade will be required.
• CTECS Plumbing and Heating Instructors will be required to teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands-on training which include, but are not limited to: Plumbing and Heating lab, theory room, off-campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on-campus production sites.
• CTECS Plumbing and Heating Instructors work on a variety of sites to compliment real-world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum. These sites include working with established businesses, and construction sites, to connect their students with employment opportunities and resources.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments.

More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Sick and personal leave;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Extra Income Opportunities;
• Professional Development; and,
• Career Growth within our System.

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

SELECTION PLAN

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.