Location: all cities,NC, USA
The Purpose
Statement of Primary Purpose: Responsible for the delivery of appropriate quality landscape maintenance, equipment operation, and landscape construction course work and lab projects
Why it's Important
The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our staff and faculty to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.
What You'll be Doing
* Provide landscape appropriate instruction both in the classroom as well as outdoor settings
* Create and implement weekly lesson plans
* Assign students to computerized instruction as appropriate
* Engage learners through contextualized, multisensory educational activities
* Support department policies and procedures
* Administer various formal and informal skills assessments
* Record and report accurate student attendance
* Ensure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable state and federal agencies.
Additionally:
* Serve as an effective role model for students
* Exhibit a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a sense of humor
* Be adaptable to change
* Utilize sound judgement and decision-making skills
* Promote safety standards
* Represent BRCC at appropriate meetings, activities and conferences.
* Maintain the technical competencies necessary to the job function.
Education
Relevant work experience
Experience
All applicants must provide verifiable and relevant professional experience in a work-place setting
Skills and the Know-How
Knowledge of equipment usage in a horticulture setting including skid steerers and tractors, irrigation installation and maintenance, landscape construction both in structure building as well as earth moving, and landscape maintenance practices. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an instructional team. Ability to relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and experience.
Physical Demands
The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to, lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines. Must have a commitment to safety.
Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution