Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cripple Creek-Victor School District RE-1 in Colorado is seeking a Career and Technical Education – Building Trades Instructor to lead Residential Carpentry courses for junior and senior high students.

The instructor will develop and deliver lessons, supervise workshop safety, assess student progress, and align curricula with state standards while preparing students for entry-level employment or further trades training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Possession of Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry or eligibility to obtain credential.
• Possess or be willing to obtain contractor's license.
• Fingerprint clearance required.
• Knowledge of carpentry theory and applications including woodworking, framing, finish work, cabinet layout, roofing, siding, doors/windows, and flooring.

Responsibilities

• Instruct residential carpentry classes from beginner to advanced level.
• Provide group and individual instruction with effective teaching strategies and materials.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and supervise students in the building.
• Submit attendance hours and progress, and advise on certificates of completion as applicable.
• Prepare students for entry-level employment or further training; attend staff meetings; liaise with industry and community partners.

Skills

Carpentry

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Student supervision

Classroom management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor JobID: 1461

• Position Type:
  Licensed/Certified Positions/ Teachers
• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026
• Location:
  CCV Junior/Senior High School
• PERSONNEL: Certificate
• Salary: depending on experience and education
• JOB DESCRIPTION: Career and Technical Education – Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

The Building Trades Instructor will instruct residential carpentry classes from beginning to advanced level students and other curriculum related to the Building Trades program.

Examples of Duties:

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the Building Trades program;
• Implement lessons to teach skills required to master carpentry and related competencies; including a statement of the student performance objectives to be achieved;
• Provide group and individual instruction using effective teaching strategies, instructional materials and equipment;
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while they are in the building;
• Submit a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved, and make recommendations for certificates of completion upon culmination of a student\'s training (if applicable);
• Accurately and punctually submit to CTE Coordinator all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting;
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement;
• Attend staff meetings and other such meetings as required by the high school administration;
• Provide effective and cooperative liaison between the school, business industry, apprenticeship programs and the general community;
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Possession of a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or be eligible to apply for the credential by meeting the education/experience requirements of the state of Colorado.
• Possess or be willing to work to obtain a contractor's license.
• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Fingerprint clearance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of all aspects of the building industry; carpentry theory and applications in the following areas:
• 1. Woodworking;
• 2. Framing;
• 3. Finish work;
• 4. Cabinet layout and construction;
• 5. Roofing;
• 6. Exterior siding applications;
• 7. Hanging doors and windows;
• 8. Shooting grades;
• 9. Interior applications (drywall hanging, taping, texturing, etc.);
• 10. Carpentry tools (power tools, skill saws, etc.)
• 11. Flooring;
• 12. Curriculum and instructional practices;
• 13. Current industry trends, methodology and practices.

• Ability to:
  • Teach classes relating to all aspects of carpentry;
  • Teach entry level job skills;
  • Teach employability skills (behavior, dress, phone, etc.);
  • Safely and effectively operate & teach how to use a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment;
  • Apply the principles of behavior modification with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & student safety;
  • Provide instruction which results in student success;
  • Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
  • Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;
  • Be flexible and receptive to change;
  • Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities;
  • Adapt to periodic heavy workload;
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
  • Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning;
  • Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction;
  • Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests;
  • Assist in recruitment of students.

Postings current as of 8/2/2026 1:54:00 AM CST.