Advanced Solar Skilled Trades Instructor

Home Builders Institute Inc; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Kentucky is seeking an Advanced Skilled Trades Instructor. The role involves demonstrating trade skills through hands-on training and instruction, fostering a safe learning environment, and assisting students with job placements. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in relevant trades and strong coaching abilities. HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years direct experience in applicable trade or teaching.
• Experience reading and drawing electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants in Advanced Trade Skills using HBI curriculum.
• Develop training materials and lesson plans.
• Coordinate hands-on training activities including community projects.
• Recommend and assist students in job placement.
• Maintain case notes on student behavior and progress.

Skills

Hands-on training expertise

Coaching skills

Safety orientation

Basic Construction Math

Measurement and Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As an Advanced Skilled Trades Instructor, you will demonstrate through hands‑on training and classroom instruction the proper technique, safety and detail which are essential skills of polished trades professionals. Strong coaching skills and the determination to teach, inspire and lead future trades professionals are essential, as is a strong orientation to safety in the workplace.

ABOUT HBI

HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years. Our proven business model has helped countless individuals create long‑term career opportunities. Over the years, we have continued to build our program offerings and expand our footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to creative partnerships, we remain committed to building careers and changing lives.

Our programs teach highly sought after technical construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth aged 16‑24 in our Job Corps programs, Military Services, our Academies, and programs for adults and youth operating behind the fence in correctional facilities.

Apply by October 31, 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Trades Instruction

• Instruct program participants in Advanced Trade Skills using approved HBI curriculum
• Assign blended learning training, including HBI Learning Management System, Google Classroom, MindTap, and other related distance platforms
• Develop training materials, lesson plans and hands‑on Career Technical Skills Training (CTST) projects, as needed
• Coordinate hands‑on training activities including on‑site and community‑based projects
• Demonstrate proper tool and equipment use, with an emphasis on safety
• Provide OSHA‑30 training to students

Student Development and Placement

• Recommend and assist students in job placement, working closely with team members in fulfilling placement and follow‑up needs of programs as applicable with documentation and placing students in employment as required by contractual guidelines
• Monitor, supervise and coach students
• Maintain case notes on student behavior and progress, in accordance with contract requirements
• Foster a positive working relationship with and between funders, program partners, and other personnel
• Participate in outreach and recruitment strategies; recruit, screen, and select the most appropriate students for the program to ensure contractual obligations are satisfied

Classroom Management

• Complete and submit various student and program‑related reports and evaluations, as required
• Perform other administrative and reporting functions, as required
• Create purchase orders and track spending while maintaining individual program budget

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: HBI Executive Team, HBI Board of Trustees, and staff at all levels

External: Students, local home builders’ associations, industry partners, vendors, contractors, and businesses/potential employers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of training, skills, and experience

Required Experience/Skills

• A minimum of five (5) years’ direct experience in the applicable trade and/or teaching:
  • Basic Construction Math
  • Measurement and Blueprint Reading
  • Solar Fundamentals
• Experience reading and drawing electrical schematics and ladder diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MS Office suite, data entry
• Teaching in a classroom setting

WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual office‑type working conditions; routine physical conditions include walking, carrying, standing, hearing/listening, and sitting; nominal travel anticipated.

HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.