Beacon Technical Training Institute Instructors Job Beacon of Hope Vocational Training College

Job Summary

The instructor at Beacon Technical Training Institute will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical education in the specific field. The role plays a key part in the implementation of the strategic plan, focusing on producing skilled and ethical graduates capable of addressing community gaps and thriving in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

R1. Academic Excellence

• Prepare and use work schemes, course outlines and lesson plans in line with the approved examining body curriculum in delivering teaching and instructing students.
• Conduct engaging and effective lectures, practical sessions, and assessments in the department
• Foster a positive and participative learning environment that aligns with the institution’s commitment to quality education.
• Evaluate and assess students’ academic performance in a fair and transparent manner.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate continuous improvement in their learning.
• Forward specifications of training materials through the relevant channel for requisition and purchasing and supervise and control the use of materials and resources in the department
• Implement the approved curriculum, ensuring relevance to industry standards and advancements.
• Integrate practical, hands-on experiences into the teaching process to enhance students’ technical skills.
• Contribute insights and feedback to the college management to ensure continuous improvement.
• Foster partnerships with industry professionals for guest lectures and real-world insights.

R2. Character development

• Provide mentorship and guidance to students, promoting their academic and professional development.
• Liaise with practicing industry professional to give students career readiness exposure talks
• Support students in career planning, internships, and other practical experiences.
• Help trainees cope with life emerging issues and sensitize them on positive living by referring them for guidance and counselling where necessary and appropriate
• Build trainees to become responsible citizens through structured and intentional mentorship coaching
• Organize and facilitate safe spaces where students can have straight talks and mental health awareness forums
• Help trainees know God and relate with Him by encouraging them to actively participate in daily morning devotion and the annual youth conferences

R3. Industrial attachment

• Liaise with the IL officer to seek and place BTTI students for industrial attachment in their respective fields
• Actively participate in assessment of the student on attachment and monitor their progress
• Act on feedback provided by the industry partners to improve the current student learning experience
• Encourage the trainee to participate in apprenticeship opportunities available in the different pillars at Beacon of Hope

R4. Learning outside the classroom

• Organize, participate and supervise the co-curricular activities.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and cooperation fostering a sense of belonging and Community.
• Organize, participate and encourage the students to take part in community social responsibility activities e.g., social work
• Plan and undertake field exposure trips for and with trainees
• Support the Dual Training System

R5. Partnerships, linkages and collaboration

• Participate in departmental meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across departments to foster an interdisciplinary approach to technical education.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in the relevant field
• Pursue professional development opportunities to enhance teaching methodologies and technical knowledge.
• Engage former students to help foster a vibrant alumni forum.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• (The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, and prior experience or on-the-job training).

Level of Education:

• A Diploma and above in the relevant field

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications:

• Possess a Higher Diploma or Advanced Certificate from KTTC.

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required:

• Must be diligent and responsible with strong leadership skills
• Person of unquestionable integrity
• Demonstrate report writing and communication skills with good spoken and written English and
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver on strategic results
• Must be a well-organized individual who is able to coordinate tasks well and complies with given instructions.
• Have ability to work and relate well with people from diverse backgrounds, and handles people in a firm but highly respectful manner.

Job description

• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in a technical college/university
• Must have served as a trainer

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