Workplace Instructor Duties and Requirements

Job Duties May Include:

• Interface with a wide variety of people
• Lead and/or attend focus groups
• Administer, score, & interpret assessments
• Develop training programs
• Customize curriculum
• Create assessment or training materials
• Deliver training
• Evaluate programs
• Write and present training reports
• Complete other grant-funded projects (e.g. tally and analyze survey results, create multimedia instructional modules, or develop distance learning courses)

Requirements:

• Masters degree or equivalent
• Acceptance into Los Rios Community College District's teaching pool, if applicable
• Professional demeanor
• Flexibility
• Computer skills

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience in a business setting

How to Apply for Workplace Assignments

Both the Workplace Learning Resource Center and the Training Source provide a variety of job opportunities for workplace instructors. To apply for Workplace Assignments in the Greater Sacramento Area, call the Workplace Learning Resource Center at (916) 563-3253 or the Training Source at (916) 563-3230. We can also connect you with an appropriate California contact for areas outside of Sacramento. Be prepared to submit an updated resume.

Make Sure Your Resume Includes:

• The subject areas, courses, or workshops you can teach
• Workplace experience in training, assessment, or curriculum design
• ANY other work (even volunteer or as an intern) in a small business, corporate, service, or manufacturing environment, or with any CBOs (Community-Based Organizations.)
• Workplace-related workshops you've attended in recent years.
• Other unique talents or experience you could offer (e.g. computer design skills for promoting classes….)
• Various ways you can be reached (phone, voicemail, pager, fax, email, or web site)

Additional Suggestions:

1. Show Coordinators / Directors any workplace-related curriculum you have developed.
2. Ask your supervisor/dean to write or phone in a recommendation about your strong teaching skills.
3. Ask to observe (or substitute in) a workplace class.
4. At Workplace Learning Resource Centers or other school libraries, STUDY customized texts prepared for actual company training programs; study commercial texts targeted at a workplace audience.
5. Read workplace and literacy journals, newsletters, and texts to learn trends and statistics; study business vocabulary.
6. Attend conferences and workshops on this topic; "network" with presenters and participants.
7. Complete the Workplace Instructor Training CD (available through the Workplace Learning Resource Centers.)
8. Return to our web site periodically to check on upcoming workshops, conferences, and other resources.
9. Click here to take our online quiz for workplace trainers!

Visit one of the twelve Workplace Learning Resource Centers. Click here to view locations and contact information.