Hands-On Carpentry Instructor for Adult Learners

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a Building Trades Instructor at the Plainfield Correctional Facility in Plainfield, IN. The role involves hands-on teaching to incarcerated adult learners, with a four-level curriculum covering Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems, including safety and certification components.

The instructor will deliver standards-aligned lessons, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Ivy Tech, IDOC, and industry partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or trade area training/experience required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or Workplace Specialist license, or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
• Teach hands-on lab skills supporting industry certification and workplace readiness.
• Begin and end class on time per DOC, facility, and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Differentiate instruction for learners with diverse readiness levels.
• Maintain required documentation and track student progress monthly.
• Engage industry partners and coordinate with HIRE teams for demonstrations.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or trade training

Teaching/instructional delivery

Diversity & Inclusion commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a Building Trades Instructor at the Plainfield Correctional Facility in Plainfield, IN. The role involves hands-on teaching to incarcerated adult learners, with a four-level curriculum covering Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems, including safety and certification components.

The instructor will deliver standards-aligned lessons, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Ivy Tech, IDOC, and industry partners to