Impactful Substitute Trades & Tech Instructor

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Distinction LLC, which recently took over operations of the St. Louis Job Corps Center, seeks a Substitute Instructor for Career Technical Training.

You will support skilled trades programs, reinforce safety, and help students build technical and professional skills in hands-on settings. You will contribute to keeping students engaged, motivated, and on track while collaborating with instructors and center staff to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Substitute Teaching Certification from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• OSHA knowledge and/or OSHA certification
• A passion for helping students discover their potential and prepare for rewarding careers.
• The ability to adapt quickly and confidently in different classroom and shop environments.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience working in career technical education, skilled trades, workforce development, or a related field is a plus.
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever you're needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Step into Career Technical Training classrooms to provide instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Support hands-on learning activities while maintaining a safe, engaging, and productive classroom environment.
• Reinforce workplace expectations, professionalism, and employability skills that prepare students for success.
• Encourage student participation, confidence, and skill development across a variety of trade and career pathways.
• Follow lesson plans and training objectives to help students stay on track with program competencies.
• Monitor student progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Promote safety procedures and ensure students follow equipment and shop protocols.
• Collaborate with instructors and center staff to support student success and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect the confidentiality of student information.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

Substitute Teaching Certification from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Job description

Distinction LLC, which recently took over operations of the St. Louis Job Corps Center, seeks a Substitute Instructor for Career Technical Training.

You will support skilled trades programs, reinforce safety, and help students build technical and professional skills in hands-on settings. You will contribute to keeping students engaged, motivated, and on track while collaborating with instructors and center staff to ensure successful outcomes.