Building Trades Instructor: Hands-On Career Explorer

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

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.