Lab Instructor – Faculty of Education

Job Description

The Education Lab Instructor will play a vital role in facilitating practical and innovative learning experiences for pre-service teachers. They will be responsible for guiding students through hands-on activities, experiments, and projects designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Role

• Contribute to the implementation of HCT’s system-wide strategy
• Assist with the development and preservation of system-wide and Faculty/Division-specific policies.
• Participate in the academic and extra-curricular events at the College and within the community.
• Engage in applied research relevant to the Division’s interest and the national innovation agenda and its targeted priority sectors.

Operational Role

• Plan and execute interactive lessons that promote active participation and engagement among students while utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Ensure that lesson plans align with the main course instructor’s plans and timelines while also incorporating innovative approaches and technologies.
• Conduct demonstrations and experiments to illustrate key concepts and principles across various courses.
• Provide one-on-one assistance and guidance to students as they work on projects and assignments and offer constructive feedback to help them overcome challenges and achieve learning goals.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to exploration and discovery and implement effective classroom management strategies to promote respect, collaboration, and teamwork among students.
• Assess student progress through observation, discussions, and performance-based assessments as well as keeping detailed records of student achievements and areas for improvement to be shared with course instructors.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in education and participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge
• Observe and reinforce health, safety and housekeeping procedures within the laboratory.
• Organize and maintain equipment and propose equipment orders as needed.
• Develop and utilize educational technology resources for effective instruction.
• Develop and implement learning centers within the lab.
• Support the Division in college-based activities (competitions, school visits, exhibitions, etc.) as requested by the Division Chair.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s degree preferred).