Hands-On Building Trades Instructor — Carpentry & Credentials

Ivy Tech Community College; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Plainfield, IN is hiring a Building Trades Instructor for the Plainfield Correctional Facility. This full-time, year-round teaching role runs Monday through Friday and focuses on hands-on carpentry curriculum and credential attainment.

You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, monitor student progress, coordinate with partners, and ensure safety and documentation. Experience with adult or justice-involved learners is a plus; Indiana teaching credentials or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized trade training is required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or willingness to obtain one.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
• Deliver hands-on lab skills supporting industry certification.
• Begin and end class on time per schedules.
• Use instructional strategies for technical and employability skills.
• Monitor and document student progress toward outcomes.
• Administer TABE and other exams as needed.
• Maintain records per Ivy Tech and facility guidelines.

Skills

Trade degree/experience

Teaching license (IN)

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade training

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in Plainfield, IN is hiring a Building Trades Instructor for the Plainfield Correctional Facility. This full-time, year-round teaching role runs Monday through Friday and focuses on hands-on carpentry curriculum and credential attainment.

You will deliver standards-aligned instruction, monitor student progress, coordinate with partners, and ensure safety and documentation. Experience with adult or justice-involved learners is a plus; Indiana teaching credentials or