Corrections Carpentry Instructor: Teach Trade Skills

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Somerset is seeking a Corrections Carpentry Trade Instructor to teach carpentry in classroom and job-site settings. You will guide inmates in safe, effective trade skills and lead project work to support facility needs and personal development.

The role involves hands-on instruction, supervising inmate crews, maintaining training records, managing tools, and planning purchases to ensure material availability.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in general construction or finish carpentry.
• Completion of an approved carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach standard carpentry methods and maintenance practices.
• Direct inmate crews on carpentry tasks and inspect work quality.
• Maintain attendance, progress, and daily work records.
• Issue and manage tools and materials for training.
• Plan materials and submit purchase requests as needed.

Skills

General construction

Finish carpentry

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Job description

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Somerset is seeking a Corrections Carpentry Trade Instructor to teach carpentry in classroom and job-site settings. You will guide inmates in safe, effective trade skills and lead project work to support facility needs and personal development.

The role involves hands-on instruction, supervising inmate crews, maintaining training records, managing tools, and planning purchases to ensure material availability.