Job Title
Part-time Window Cleaning & Scaffolding Instructor (Manhattan, New York)
Overview
The 32BJ Training Fund, part of SEIU 32BJ, seeks qualified candidates to teach Window Cleaning & Scaffolding classes in Manhattan.
About Us
SEIU 32BJ is a service union that represents cleaners, maintenance workers, service staff, and security officers throughout the New York City area and nine other East‑Coast states. Our mission is to educate every member with the tools they need to meet the challenges of a changing industry.
Who We’re Looking For
- Creative, dynamic teachers with good interpersonal skills who enjoy working in diverse linguistic and cultural settings
- Teachers looking to empower workers through industry skills education
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement lesson plans aligned to the program curriculum, incorporating the provided educational materials
- Teach course content using a student‑centered teaching approach
- Maintain and submit attendance records
- Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor
- Participate in relevant professional development activities, as available
Qualifications
- Current 16‑hour DOB Scaffold Certificate and 32‑hour DOB Scaffold Certificate
- Current OSHA Construction or General Industry Teaching Certificate
- Experience in the window‑cleaning industry
- Previous teaching experience (preferred)
- Excellent technology skills, capable of using digital platforms to instruct, communicate, and record program data
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact with students from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds
COVID‑19 Considerations
- Record of completed COVID‑19 vaccination or confirmed medical/religious exemption
- Compliance with the organization’s current COVID‑19 protocols
Class Schedule
- 2 mornings or 2 afternoons per week (TBD)
- Approximately 12 hours per week
Location
Compensation
- $75 per teaching hour
- Paid preparation time
- Paid in‑house training, coaching, and professional development opportunities