Basic Carpentry Skills 101 Instructor

Yestermorrow Design/Build School; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 66,420; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit carpentry education organization in Ithaca, NY, is looking for a Basic Carpentry Skills 101 Instructor. The role involves teaching students to build sawhorses while mastering various tools and techniques. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, empathy in teaching, and a commitment to inclusivity. Responsibilities include leading classes and ensuring a safe learning environment. Competitive pay per class plus mileage reimbursement is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction.
• Ability to teach with compassion and empathy.
• Demonstrated patience and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow the curriculum for Basic Carpentry Skills 101.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Report critical information regarding students and facilities.

Skills

Compassionate teaching

Communication skills

Carpentry tools expertise

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Power and hand tools

Job description

Title:Basic Carpentry Skills 101 Instructor

Location:Ithaca, NY, in-person

Terms:Casual Employment

Pay Rate:$360 per class + mileage reimbursement up to $300

(mandatory training session will be paid at a rate of $17/hour)

About Hammerstone

Hammerstone School, an Ithaca, NY nonprofit (since 2024, founded 2013), teaches carpentry to women and gender minorities through short (1-5-day), year-round workshops.

Our philosophy is that everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Instructors teach with humor and humility, actively addressing all learning challenges.

Course Overview

Basic Carpentry Skills 101 (BCS 101) is Hammerstone’s core course. In this class students will learn to build sawhorses while mastering tool use, measuring, cutting (handsaw/circular saw), and fastening (screws/nails).

Position Overview

The Basic Carpentry Skills 101 Instructor will lead students through our curriculum with kindness, empathy, and connection.

Responsibilities

• Follow the content and timing of Hammerstone’s 2-Day Basic Carpentry Skills 101 curriculum
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Remain current with carpentry practices, tools, and teaching strategies to enhance instruction
• Show up prepared and rested for all classes that you are scheduled to teach
• Report critical information regarding facilities, tools, and students, to the Director of Operations
• Participate in teaching debrief sessions after classes
• Oversee the completion of teaching assistants' assigned duties
• Ensure cleanliness of the workshop at the end of each day
• Any duties assigned by the leadership team

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction
• Expertise with power and hand carpentry tools; measuring and marking; construction materials and methods; plan reading
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to teach with compassion and empathy to students with a variety of experience levels, as well as physical and neurological differences
• Ability to explain concepts clearly through a variety of teaching styles such as verbal, written, drawn, and demonstrated
• Demonstrated patience
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Organization and time management skills
• Personal initiative
• Eagerness to learn
• Represent Hammerstone in a professional and positive light at all times
• Adapt to students with a variety of learning styles
• Collaborate with diverse audiences at all levels of the organization
• Provide personal tool belt tools and transportation

If you are not yet proficient in all of the key responsibilities but demonstrate a willingness to, and a history of, acquiring new skills, you will be a strong candidate for the job.

Application will be open until Dec. 31, 2025

Interviews will be held in January, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hammerstone School, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [e-mail] . Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.