Our growing company is seeking to hire a Construction Instructor to provide hands-on skills training and classroom instruction via our signature Urban Handyperson curriculum to participants enrolled in our various workforce training programs. Your role as an instructor can and will be an extremely influential one. You are the key instrument on which the environment in your classroom functions and are expected to meet the needs of your students. As an Urban Handyperson Construction Training Instructor you must always remember safety first for yourself, the students, the clients and the community as a whole. You must demonstrate a passion and proficiency for the technical trade you will be teaching. You will be responsible for teaching students about basic and advanced construction skills, building techniques, methods, and practices.
A successful applicant should be hardworking, reliable, and have good communication and organizational skills. A professional instructor should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. They should be able to work closely with project managers to create comprehensive action plans concerning curriculum development, lesson plans, classroom training delivery, and overall leadership. Instructors have a responsibility to establish and maintain a civil, productive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment. Instructors should also have a fundamental obligation to respect the instructional setting as a place for civil, courteous discourse.
Construction Training Instructor Responsibilities:
- Help prepare for instruction(s), verifying all materials, tools and equipment are in a safe efficient working order before class and ensuring materials are properly stored post class.
- Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment. Staying current with the latest construction industry practices and technologies, and incorporating them into the curriculum.
- Participate in curriculum design meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
- Researching, developing and delivering educational materials, such as lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practices.
- Conduct classroom training related to installation of sheetrock, drywall, doors, windows, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as curriculum designates.
- Administering exams, evaluating students' progress, reporting potential issues and providing feedback on participant performance using the Soulful Synergy Student Assessment forms.
- Providing support to students such as; mentoring and guiding them towards their career goals, offering one-on-one tutorials and answering questions with patience and professionalism.
- Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches to develop alternative solutions.
Construction Training Instructor Requirements:
- Three years of general construction experience, trades, home improvement or in a related field.
- Physically fit with good hand-eye coordination and safety awareness.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Time management skills and the ability to meet program/project deadlines.
Soulful Synergy is a minority-owned workforce development agency dedicated to creating equitable and sustainable communities. For almost a decade, Soulful Synergy has successfully run tailored recruitment and training programs that tap into the soul of communities and upskill local workforces for clean energy and other high-demand jobs in construction, security, government and more. The company partners with government agencies and for profit and non-profit organizations to ensure funds are optimally allocated to meet the needs of communities and local job markets.
Soulful Synergy uniquely understands the nuanced challenges marginalized groups face as a result of institutional barriers, and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. To mitigate the effects of systemic injustices, Soulful Synergy provides tailored education, workforce training and certification, and recruitment and staffing services that place underserved populations in sustainable career paths. Soulful Synergy’s compassionate approach to community engagement is key to its track record of success with course enrollment and completions and job placements.
Soulful Synergy addresses the adverse consequences of environmental, social, and economic barriers, such as lack of equal access to education, housing, jobs and safety through the lens of intersectionality. It also acts as a connector to communities for government agencies, for-profit companies, and nonprofit organizations to help tailor resources and funding. Soulful Synergy is bridging the gap between underserved communities and high-quality careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
