Substitute Construction Trades Instructors - On Site

HBI is growing its talent pool of qualified and flexible construction trades instructors to fill in as substitute instructors in our programs nationwide, on a temporary, as needed basis. As a substitute instructor, you will teach general trades, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, plumbing, brick masonry, solar and/or landscaping.

Our student populations include youth aged 16-24 in our Job Corps programs, Military Services, Academies, and programs for adults and youth housed in correctional facilities.

Our schedules are flexible and substitutes are employed on an as-needed basis. We pay a competitive hourly wage. Substitutes are ineligible for benefits.

*Please note: This is not a remote position. This position requires Instructors to be on site with students at the assigned location.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews training program, lesson plans, participant/applicant records, training site materials, etc. to become familiar with training sequence, participant skill levels and field site training requirements.
• Instructs participants, using HBI-approved curriculum.
• Develops supporting materials as needed, emphasizing proper use of tools and hardware, equipment care, safety, and standard building practices.
• Coordinates on-site training activities with other trades and with other organizations.
• Provides clear, workplace focused supervision at all times to trainees. Monitors trainees to determine level of achievement, coach trainees in developing their skills and competencies.
• Instills in trainees the desire to work well in the home building industry and maintain a healthy attitude toward the tasks to be performed. Stimulates interest in learning by using effective training methods and assisting each individual with his/her learning. Personally demonstrates a professional attitude towards work, including a positive disposition, mature conflict resolution approaches, proper workplace dress and behaviors, and acceptable verbal and written communication styles.
• Maintains safe, orderly shop and work site.
• Maintains daily tool and equipment inventories for periodic reporting. Oversees maintenance/replacement of tools and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains attendance sign-in sheets.
• Submits accurate and timely reports.
• Prepares lesson plans for daily activity well in advance.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Ability to meet Career Technical Training requirements, including a High School Diploma or equivalent, and/or any combination of work, education and/or skills equivalent to Journey-level experience in the relevant trade - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC.

Preferred Experience/Skills/Core Competencies:

• Five years’ experience in construction trades.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of industry and human service groups.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate effectively with students.
• Current valid state driver’s license.
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience using computers and MS Office software.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employment with HBI is “at will,” which means that either you or HBI may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, and that employment is not for any specific duration. Further, this position is grant-funded/gift-funded in whole or in part. Grant-funded/gift-funded positions are contingent upon continued, sufficient funding. This means that if the grant/gift expires, or the funding ceases for any reason, employment will be terminated.

HBI values the health and safety of its staff and students. All employees are encouraged to maintain updated vaccination statuses, including the most recent COVID vaccines and boosters. Proof of vaccination may be required for some program locations.

HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.