Construction Instructor & Career Coach (NCCER CORE)

phalenleadershipacademies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled US is seeking a Construction Instructor to deliver NCCER CORE and craft curriculum to both high school scholars and adult learners in a hands-on, real-world construction environment. You will mentor students, supervise labs and sites, and build employer partnerships to expand work-based learning opportunities while maintaining NCCER certification and compliance with safety standards.

This position emphasizes practical training, employability skills, and a commitment to student outcomes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Indiana license eligibility or 3–5 years construction experience for the Workforce Specialist path.
• Within the first year, obtain NCCER Craft Instructor Certification (ICTP) in CORE.
• Strong ability to supervise and mentor learners in hands-on settings.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Verifiable work experience outside of education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver NCCER CORE and related craft curriculum aligned with NCCER standards.
• Provide hands-on instruction in construction fundamentals emphasizing safety and workplace readiness.
• Supervise learners in labs and active sites; enforce OSHA standards.
• Administer NCCER tests and manage certification records in the NCCER Registry.
• Assess learning outcomes and adjust instructional processes to meet objectives.
• Maintain NCCER licensure and instructor certification through ongoing education.
• Represent the Career YouthBuild program and Skilled US professionally.
• Teach both high school cohorts and adult continuing-education sections.
• Develop employer partnerships and oversee work-based learning opportunities.

Skills

NCCER CORE

Instructing

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER Craft Instructor Certification (ICTP)

Job description

Skilled US is seeking a Construction Instructor to deliver NCCER CORE and craft curriculum to both high school scholars and adult learners in a hands-on, real-world construction environment. You will mentor students, supervise labs and sites, and build employer partnerships to expand work-based learning opportunities while maintaining NCCER certification and compliance with safety standards.

This position emphasizes practical training, employability skills, and a commitment to student outcomes