OSHA Training Instructor — Bilingual Spanish

OSHA CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is seeking experienced and engaging OSHA Certified Training Instructors to deliver high-impact safety training courses as part of our Continuing Education division. Thisrole focuses on teaching OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses to adult learners, with a strong preference for Spanish-speakinginstructors. This position plays a critical role in advancingworkforce development by equipping students with OSHA-recognized credentials that enhance employability and promote workplace safety across construction, manufacturing, and related industries.

Make a direct impact on workplace safety by helping reduce injuries and promote safer job sites, while empowering individuals to earncredentials that enhance their career opportunities. In this role,you will work with a diverse student population across Chicagocommunities and contribute to a growing Continuing Educationdivision committed to workforce equity, community engagement, and meaningful career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHA 10- and 30-hour training courses using authorizedOSHA curriculum
• Provide engaging, interactive instruction, primarily in Spanish
• Incorporate real-world examples to teach hazard recognition and prevention
• Facilitate discussions, activities, and knowledge checks

• Teach adult learners with diverse educational and literacybackgrounds
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Encourage participation and ensure comprehension of safetyconcepts

• Administer assessments and ensure OSHA course completionrequirements are met
• Track attendance and instructional hours for compliance
• Manage OSHA card processing and maintain accurate course records

• Utilize Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) as needed
• Use Microsoft Office tools to support instruction and reporting
• Deliver virtual instruction via Zoom or Teams (if required)

• Support workforce training initiatives and community impactefforts
• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff and industry partners

• OSHA Authorized Trainer certification (Construction and/or General Industry) – required
• Minimum 5 years of industry or safety training experience
• Proven ability to deliver OSHA training programs effectively
• Bilingual Spanish/English with strong instructional delivery in Spanish preferred
• Flexibility to teach evenings and/or weekends
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety, andhazard recognition
• Experience in adult education and workforce training
• Excellent classroom management and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage diverse and underserved populations
• Proficiency with:
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook)
• Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas)
• Virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)