NCCER Basic Construction Core Lead Instructor

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Montgomery County OIC (MontCo OIC) and ACANA seek a seasoned construction professional to serve as a Construction Trades Instructor (NCCER). This role blends hands-on training with classroom delivery to prepare trainees for NCCER credentials and careers in construction.

Lead Core program sessions, proctor tests, and ensure safety and compliance across MontCo OIC and ACANA campuses. You will translate real-world jobsite knowledge into engaging instruction, coordinate with an instructional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NCCER Certified Instructor required.
• 3+ years of hands-on construction or skilled trades experience.
• Current NCCER credential or eligible to complete ICTP before teaching independently.
• Reliable transportation to MontCo OIC and ACANA campuses.
• Familiarity with LMS and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Instruct at MontCo OIC and ACANA campuses on a rotating schedule.
• Deliver NCCER Core construction training (hands-on and classroom).
• Lead day-to-day instructional leadership for the Core program.
• Administer NCCER module tests and evaluate performance profiles.
• Maintain trainee safety and stay current on industry trends.
• Lead hands-on lab activities, demos, and skills practice.
• Apply real-world knowledge to teach industry expectations.
• Maintain NCCER testing integrity and evaluation processes.
• Enhance instructional delivery and presentation skills.
• Submit attendance, progress, tests, and documentation per NCCER standards.
• Be punctual and prepare sessions and materials in advance.
• Collaborate with Instructional Assistant on split instructional days.
• Engage with student data in the LMS.
• Use demonstrations, guided practice, and applied activities for varied learners.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and mentor trainees toward goals.
• Support soft-skill development and outreach efforts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in LMS, Google Workspace, MS Office, internet navigation, and email.
• Demonstrate basic math proficiency relevant to construction.
• Attend mandatory professional development.
• Incorporate feedback from MontCo OIC staff.

Skills

NCCER

Construction Safety

Skilled Trades

Carpentry

Construction Management

Power Tools

Occupational Safety

Construction Training

Blueprint Reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCCER Certified Instructor

ICTP / NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program

US work authorization

Tools

LMS

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

Note: This role is in person at the Montgomery County OIC and ACANA campuses to support programming needs and local operations.

Montgomery County OIC (MontCo OIC) and the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) seek an experienced construction professional to serve as a Construction Trades Instructor (NCCER). This position combines hands-on construction training with classroom instruction to prepare trainees to earn NCCER credentials and enter careers in construction and the skilled trades.

We are seeking a candidate with significant hands-on construction or skilled trades experience who can translate real-world jobsite knowledge into practical, engaging training. The Lead Instructor reports to the Site Director.

The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in equipping trainees with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the construction industry. You will:

• Provide instruction at both the MontCo OIC campus (1101 Arch Street, Norristown) and the ACANA campus (5530 Chester Ave, Philadelphia) via a rotating schedule for the duration of the course.
• Deliver hands-on and classroom-based NCCER Core construction training.
• Provide day-to-day instructional leadership for the Core program, including coordination with the Instructional Assistant, preparation of instructional materials and hands-on activities, and communication with the Training Program Director regarding trainee progress, instructional needs, and compliance concerns.
• Administer/proctor NCCER module tests and evaluate required performance profiles in accordance with NCCER policies and within the instructor's approved craft/title area.
• Maintain trainee safety as a priority by staying current on industry trends and best practices.
• Lead hands-on construction lab activities, demonstrations, and skills practice.
• Apply real-world construction knowledge and field experience to help trainees understand industry expectations and jobsite practices.
• Maintain the integrity, security, and confidentiality of NCCER testing and performance evaluation processes.
• Continuously enhance technical instructional delivery and presentation skills.
• Complete and submit required attendance, learner progress, module testing, performance profile, and other training documentation accurately and timely in accordance with NCCER Accreditation Standards and organizational procedures.
• Be punctual and dependable in conducting sessions and preparing them in advance, including preparing materials and the classroom for activities.
• Work closely with the Instructional Assistant on days when instruction, lab practice, and soft-skills activities are divided between staff.
• Engage with student data within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Use a combination of hands-on demonstrations, guided practice, classroom instruction, and applied construction activities to support trainees with varying levels of experience.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes respect and collaboration.
• Engage, coach, and guide trainees toward personal and professional goals.
• Support trainee soft-skill development.
• Assist with organizational efforts as needed, including outreach, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the selected LMS, Google Workspace, MS Office, internet navigation, and electronic communication.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic and industry-specific math skills.
• Attend professional development as required by MontCo OIC.
• Receive and implement feedback from MontCo OIC staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NCCER Certified Instructor.
• At least three (3) years of verifiable, hands-on professional experience in construction or the skilled trades. Relevant experience may include general construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, construction supervision, or related trades.
• Current NCCER Certified Instructor credential, or ability to meet NCCER instructor qualification requirements and complete the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) before independently delivering NCCER training.
• Reliable transportation for travel to MontCo OIC and ACANA campuses.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks as required.

Key Skills

Construction

• NCCER
• Construction Safety
• Skilled Trades
• Carpentry
• Construction Management
• Power Tools
• Occupational Safety
• Construction Training
• Construction Drawings/Blueprint Reading

Equal Opportunity Statement

As equal opportunity employers, Montgomery County OIC and ACANA are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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