Career and Technical Instructor - Carpentry

Young World Physical Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a part‑time Career and Technical Instructor for Carpentry at the Richmond Technical Center. You will teach evening classes, track student progress, advise, and help with job placement while upholding district policies.

The role requires carpentry certification, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse learners in a structured evening program. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess required certification or license and skill in carpentry.
• Five years of experience in the field is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a work schedule for evening/night courses.
• Must be sensitive to student population, flexible and able to follow policies and procedures. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective organizational and planning skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of creative, innovative, non‑traditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students from diverse backgrounds and performing at different academic levels.
• Some computer skills with Microsoft Word, Internet and Intranet access are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares student semester reports, maintains student daily records, monitors and records student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Provides academic advising to students, assists the Instructional Specialist and participates in department trainings, meetings and graduation.
• Provides students with employment counseling and job placement assistance.
• Instructs students on how to apply their knowledge to real‑life situations.
• Motivates students, in part by responding to their individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Participates in the orientation, registration and assessment process.
• Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Richmond Adult Technical Center.
• Participates in required meetings and workshops. Maintains confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teaching strategies

Microsoft Word

Internet access

Intranet access

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet access

Intranet access

Job description

Career and Technical Instructor – Carpentry

Richmond City Public Schools Adult Education – Richmond Technical Center – Richmond, Virginia

Job Details

• Terms of Employment: Part‑time
• Work Location: Richmond Technical Center
• Immediate Supervisor: Instructional Specialist – Apprenticeship
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Pay Scale: $30.55 per hour
• Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Job Description

Performs professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in a specialized subject. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting up to 10 pounds. Effective verbal and written communication skills for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares student semester reports, maintains student daily records, monitors and records student progress using formal and informal methods.
• Provides academic advising to students, assists the Instructional Specialist and participates in department trainings, meetings and graduation.
• Provides students with employment counseling and job placement assistance.
• Instructs students on how to apply their knowledge to real‑life situations.
• Motivates students, in part by responding to their individual learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Participates in the orientation, registration and assessment process.
• Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Richmond Adult Technical Center.
• Participates in required meetings and workshops. Maintains confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess required certification or license and skill in carpentry.
• Five years of experience in the field is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a work schedule for evening/night courses.
• Must be sensitive to student population, flexible and able to follow policies and procedures. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have effective organizational and planning skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of creative, innovative, non‑traditional teaching strategies that have proven successful with students from diverse backgrounds and performing at different academic levels.
• Some computer skills with Microsoft Word, Internet and Intranet access are required.

How to Apply

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at www.rvaschools.net.

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.