Instructor

Southeast Michigan Construction Academy; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Michigan Construction Academy in Sterling Heights seeks a part-time, on-site Instructor for Electrical trades. You will deliver structured lessons, teach theory and hands-on skills, lead lab demonstrations, and assess learner performance. The role requires safety focus and ability to engage adult learners in evenings (2 nights/week, 6:30–9:00 PM).

Pay is $50 per hour, 7 hours weekly. Experience in construction trades, strong communication, and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and practical field experience in at least one construction trade (electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, or general construction).
• Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and support adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured classroom lessons aligned with established curricula.
• Teach theory and practical skills; lead hands-on lab demonstrations.
• Assess learner performance through tests, projects, and skills evaluations.
• Maintain a safe, organized learning environment and reinforce safety standards.
• Provide constructive feedback to support learner growth and readiness for the skilled trades.

Skills

Trade experience

Communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Company Description

Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) is the education affiliate of Associated Builders and Contractors Southeast Michigan Chapter and has been training apprentices in the skilled trades for over 30 years. SEMCA’s mission is to prepare tomorrow’s workforce to be skilled, motivated, and safety conscious across multiple construction disciplines. The academy offers intensive, trade-specific apprenticeship programs in electrical, carpentry, welding, HVACR and introduction to the trades. Experienced instructors lead classroom learning, hands-on demonstrations, and skills assessments to ensure practical, job-ready training. SEMCA maintains strong ties to the regional construction industry, providing students with relevant, career-focused education.

Role Description

The Instructor role is a part-time, on-site position. Positions are currently available at our Sterling Heights and Holly locations for:

• Electrical

Instructors deliver structured classroom lessons aligned with established curricula. Day-to-day responsibilities include delivering lessons, teaching theory and practical skills, leading hands-on lab demonstrations, and assessing learner performance through tests, projects, and skills evaluations. SEMCA utilizes curriculum from National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The Instructor maintains a safe, organized learning environment, reinforces safety standards, and provides constructive feedback to support learner growth and readiness for the skilled trades. Hourly pay: $50/hr. 7 hours per week (includes 5 hours with students, 2 hours planning/prep).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and practical field experience in at least one construction trade (electrical, carpentry, welding, HVAC, or general construction).
• Passion for your trade and excitement about training the next generation.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and support adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to safety best practices and the ability to model and enforce safety-conscious behaviors in classroom and lab settings.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools
• Ability to work scheduled part-time evening hours (2 nights per week, 6:30 - 9:00PM)