Building Trades Instructor

ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO

Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement.

With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.

Building Trades Instructor will oversee the Introduction to Basic Construction Skills bridge training. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in the construction industry and demonstrate the capability to instruct participants in essential communication and employability skills. This position is integral to equipping participants with the foundational competencies necessary to embark on a career in construction and bridge to Clean Energy Industry training.

The training curriculum will incorporate the NCCER CORE Curriculum to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.

• Certified NCCER Instructor in CORE Basic Construction Skills.
• Certified in First Aid / CPR.
• Certified in OSHA-10.
• Associates Degree in relevant field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of professional adult training experience in basic construction (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a diverse participant population.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and data entry