North Bennet Street School Instructor: Carpentry Program

Louisville Ballet; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Bennet Street School in Boston seeks an experienced Carpentry Instructor to work with the Department Head in the Carpentry program. The position begins August 2026 and focuses on delivering approved curricula to adult students with varied learning styles.

The instructor will teach through lectures, demonstrations, site projects, and workshops, assist with department administration, manage safety, and help evaluate student progress; Massachusetts CSL or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of carpentry experience.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the approved Carpentry curriculum to adult students.
• Assist with department administration and scheduling.
• Evaluate student performance and track attendance.
• Prepare and present instructional content using department materials and new material.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and coordinate with clients for site work.

Skills

Carpentry

Job description

Reports to: Carpentry Department Head

Date: July 2026

North Bennet Street School (NBSS), a renowned Boston institution preserving time-honored traditions of fine craftsmanship, seeks an experienced Carpentry Instructor to work with the Department Head in the Carpentry program. This position begins August 2026.

About the School

As America’s first trade school, North Bennet Street School is internationally known for its programs that help students achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. For more than a century, the exceptional programs, expert faculty, and inspiring community have encouraged individual growth, curiosity, technical mastery, and commitment to excellence.

In addition to Carpentry, NBSS offers training programs in Bookbinding, Cabinet & Furniture Making, Jewelry Making & Repair, Locksmithing & Security Technology, Basic and Advanced Piano Technology, Preservation Carpentry, and Violin Making & Repair. Additional information is online at www.nbss.edu.

Position Overview

In the Carpentry department and along with the Department Head, the Instructor is responsible for delivering the approved course curriculum to the students as well as assisting with administrative duties related to the department. The Instructor must be an accomplished carpenter and an organized and thoughtful instructor committed to high-quality work, presenting the theoretical, technical, and practical material involved in the Carpentry trade to adults of varying learning styles and experience.

The Instructor helps prepare and present instructional content using existing departmental material and curricula and creating new material. Methods of teaching in the program include lecture, demonstration, one‑on‑one assistance, guest presentations, multi‑media demonstrations, and directed projects in the classroom, in workshops, and during site work and field trips. In addition to classroom and shop work, the class completes on‑site projects such as sheds, decks, additions, garages. These real‑world projects serve as examples for estimating, site preparation, and construction. The instructor will assist with evaluating student performance and be responsible for tracking student attendance. Prior teaching experience is preferred. A good work ethic and excellent communication skills are a must. Clean driving record necessary. Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) or ability to obtain one required.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is responsible for assisting with department administrative duties, ordering tools and materials, coordinating site work with clients, and maintaining a safe environment. Responsibilities also include attending faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, required staff meetings, and after‑hours events such as Open House, faculty development seminars and workshops, and fundraisers.

About the Program

The Carpentry program teaches adults entering the trade the theory and practice of residential construction including framing floors, walls and roofs; door and window installation; interior and exterior finish; drafting; hand tool and machine use.

The class size is 26‑30 students, ages 18 and older. Students come to the program with a range of woodworking/carpentry experience from very little to a moderate amount. All students have completed high school and some have college degrees. The Carpentry facility includes a large construction area, a dedicated machine shop with dust collection, tool storage, and an office for the faculty.

The daily teaching schedule is 7:30 am‑4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday during the academic year (September through May). During the summers instructors are free to pursue other work. There is a two‑week break at the end of December, a one‑week break in March, as well as approximately ten paid holidays.

Requirements, Working Conditions, & Physical Demands

• Clean driving record
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) or ability to obtain one
• Five years experience working in the Carpentry field
• Prior teaching experience is a plus
• Strong and dedicated work ethic and excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs
• Able to push and pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and move around to work on construction of all kinds, as well as walk and stand for long periods
• Able to lift, to carry, or maneuver tools and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., also while climbing a ladder
• Able to move from kneeling and sitting to standing repetitively with ease
• Must be able to accomplish close work (paperwork, visual examination, detailed machine work, fitting small pieces, reading tape measures and rulers)
• Computer skills and ability to sit at a computer for periods of time a must
• Must be willing to be recorded with video/audio while teaching

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $79,000 depending upon experience. Health, retirement, and other benefits are available.

Those interested should email a cover letter, resume, and examples of your work (as attachments or a link to an online portfolio or website) to [e-mail] with Carpentry Instructor in the subject line by Friday, July 31, 2026. Interviewing will begin as soon as possible and the new hire will start in August 2026 to prepare for the start of school on September 8, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NBSS is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will NBSS discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, disability, mental illness, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

Applicants, as well as position incumbents, who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.