Building Trades Instructor (Independent Contractor)

Thea Bowman House; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Some (So Others Might Eat) seeks a Building Trades Instructor Contractor to provide temporary, hands-on instruction for skilled trades training in Washington, DC. The role focuses on delivering practical demonstrations and guiding students toward employment in electrical, carpentry, HVAC, or plumbing trades.

The contractor will work approximately 20–32 hours per week, typically 6-hour shifts, with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in one or more skilled trades (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or general building maintenance).
• Ability to train and mentor adults with practical, hands-on instruction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in one or more building trades disciplines.
• Deliver demonstrations and guide students through skills-based activities.
• Support students in developing competencies for employment in skilled trades.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining class continuity, student participation, enrollment and program performance.
• Monitor progress and provide coaching and additional instruction as needed.
• Reinforce workplace safety and industry standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum delivery.

Skills

Industry experience

Adult learners

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Trade-related certifications

Job description

Career Opportunities with SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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Career Opportunities - SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people. We all are worthy of it and responsible for it. Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years. This is the call to action that SOME represents: to serve, empower and elevate all members of ourcommunity.Aschampions of our mission, we commit to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates the diverse array of employees and clients we engage with every day.We strive to be bold in our work, knowing that to drive meaningful change, we must not shy away from discomfort.We reject all forms ofindividual and systemicdiscrimination, work actively to eliminate the abuse of privilege and power, and seek justice and equity for allwe encounter.

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SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Employment Type: Temporary Independent Contractor
Hours: Approximately 20–32 hours per week
Typical Schedule: Approximately 6 hours per day, 3–4 days per week
Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour

CET is located at the Conway Center, 4430 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC.

SOME is seeking an experienced Building Trades Instructor Contractor to provide temporary instructional support for our skilled trades training program. This contractor will help maintain continuity of classroom and hands-on instruction while permanent vacancies are being filled.

The Building Trades Instructor Contractor will provide practical, skills-based instruction to students preparing for careers in the building trades. The ideal candidate will bring strong industry experience, the ability to effectively engage adult learners, and technical knowledge across one or more skilled-trades disciplines.

This temporary assignment is expected to support approximately 20–32 hours per week, primarily during active student training hours. Scheduling may consist of approximately 6-hour shifts, three to four days per week, based on program needs.

Successful contractors who demonstrate strong performance and are interested in continued employment may be considered for future full-time opportunities as vacancies become available.

Required License/Certification: Certification in Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, or Plumbing

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in one or more building trades disciplines.
• Deliver practical demonstrations and guide students through skills-based training activities.
• Support students in developing the technical competencies necessary for employment in the skilled trades.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining class continuity, student participation, enrollment, and overall program performance.
• Monitor student progress and provide coaching, feedback, and additional instruction as needed.
• Reinforce workplace expectations, safety practices, professionalism, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership and other instructors to ensure consistent delivery of the training curriculum.
• Maintain appropriate instructional records and documentation as required.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess demonstrated experience in one or more of the following skilled-trades areas:

• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• General building maintenance or construction trades

Relevant industry certifications are strongly preferred; however, significant practical, hands‑on experience will also be considered when evaluating candidates.

• Demonstrated experience working in the skilled trades.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to explain concepts in a practical and understandable manner.
• Experience training, mentoring, supervising, or instructing others is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with program staff.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] . This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.