Contractor Building Trades Instructor, 20-32 hrs/wk, $60/hr

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 137,540,000; Part time

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks an experienced Building Trades Instructor Contractor in Washington, DC to provide temporary instruction for our skilled trades program. This role supports 20–32 hours weekly with flexible 6-hour shifts, three to four days per week, while vacancies are filled.

The instructor will teach one or more trades, combine classroom theory with hands-on practice, and help students develop job-ready skills in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more skilled trades (electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing).
• Industry certifications preferred; significant hands-on experience considered.

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.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Plumbing

General building maintenance

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks an experienced Building Trades Instructor Contractor in Washington, DC to provide temporary instruction for our skilled trades program. This role supports 20–32 hours weekly with flexible 6-hour shifts, three to four days per week, while vacancies are filled.

The instructor will teach one or more trades, combine classroom theory with hands-on practice, and help students develop job-ready skills in a safety-conscious environment.