Building Trades Career Exploration Instructor

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Orleans Technical College (a program of JEVS Human Services) seeks a Building Trades Instructor to teach and mentor high school students and young adults in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, safety, and math.

This part-time, day shift role under Academic Affairs will deliver hands-on instruction, develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and support career placement while upholding safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, general construction).
• Teaching or training experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to student development and hands-on learning.
• Ability to maintain a safe, professional, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach students fundamentals of building trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Supervise and evaluate students during hands-on lab and shop activities.
• Assess student learning through tests, demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and curricula.
• Use varied instructional methods and media to engage learners throughout the class day.
• Ensure safety and adherence to school rules in classroom and shop settings.
• Maintain clean, organized classroom and shop environments and track attendance and progress.
• Order and maintain materials, tools, and supplies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Student & Career Services to support student success and job placement.
• Incorporate feedback from advisory committees into instruction.

Skills

Building trades

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Job description

About Us

At Orleans Technical College (a program of JEVS Human Services), we are committed to helping students gain the hands‑on skills and technical knowledge they need to succeed in today’s workforce. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Career Exploration of Building Trades Instructor to teach and mentor young adults and high school students in the fundamentals of the construction trades, including safety, math, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the Building Trades Instructor will deliver engaging, hands‑on instruction and theory in safety, math, and other basics of the trades.

This position is part‑time, day shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students in the fundamentals of the building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Supervise and evaluate students during hands‑on lab and shop activities.
• Assess student learning through written tests, practical demonstrations, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and course curricula.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and media to engage learners throughout the class day.
• Ensure consistent adherence to all safety, classroom, and school rules.
• Maintain clean, organized classroom and shop environments.
• Track student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Order and maintain materials, tools, and supplies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Student & Career Services to support student success and job placement.
• Incorporate employer and Program Advisory Committee feedback into instructional improvements.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in instructional methods and industry trends.
• Assist in new instructor onboarding and training as needed.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and other school events.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, general construction).
• Previous teaching or training experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to student development and hands‑on learning.
• Ability to maintain a safe, professional, and engaging learning environment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission‑driven organization that empowers individuals through education and career training.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

The base pay for this position is $35/hour. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services’ employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.