Construction Career Instructor for Youth – Hands-On Training

AMIkids Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Pension Plan

Job summary

AMIkids is seeking a Career & Technical Instructor (Construction) for our Charlotte location to oversee instruction and guidance of youth in a construction trade. The role requires delivering industry-aligned lessons, evaluating student progress, and advising on career pathways, with adherence to IEPs and our blended learning model.

You will design hands-on lessons, ensure safety protocols, maintain records, and coach youth toward achievable goals.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years relevant experience.
• Prior experience working with youth a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain industry specific credentials.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and oversee youth training in identified career and technical development.
• Assess and evaluate academic needs of youth; provide professional instruction and teaching to a diverse population as appropriate.
• Advise youth on career options including providing guidance and suggestions regarding future coursework, possible specializations and other career-related topics.
• Provide instruction related to identified career and technical development according to lesson plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP) and AMIkids Blended Learning Model incorporating other instructional strategies.
• Design hands-on lesson plans that allow for youth to apply proper use of tools, equipment, technology and techniques necessary to perform the tasks required of the industry.
• Create and administer oral, written or performance exams to evaluate the effectiveness of lesson plans and youth progress.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry recognized policies/procedures/regulations.
• Motivate and guide youth toward the successful accomplishment of established goals and objectives.
• Effective use of the Behavior Modification System by providing redirection and coaching to youth.
• Ensure proper use and care of PPE, physical equipment and materials; avoid or minimize any potential risk to youth or equipment damage.
• Maintain appropriate training materials, equipment and resources and inventory.
• Maintain timely accurate and complete youth records (includes but not limited to lesson plans and grades).
• Document youth industry recognized certification into the national registry.
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth at all times.
• Attend appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements and maintain certification.
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization.
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom and/or work areas.
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Actively supervise/coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education

High School or better

Job description

AMIkids is seeking a Career & Technical Instructor (Construction) for our Charlotte location to oversee instruction and guidance of youth in a construction trade. The role requires delivering industry-aligned lessons, evaluating student progress, and advising on career pathways, with adherence to IEPs and our blended learning model.

You will design hands-on lessons, ensure safety protocols, maintain records, and coach youth toward achievable goals.