Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

Career and Tech Educ. Building Trades Instructor

• Position Type:
  Licensed/Certified Positions/ Teachers
• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026
• Location:
  
  CCV Junior/Senior High School
• PERSONNEL:
  Certificate
• Salary: depending on experience and education
• JOB DESCRIPTION:
  Career and Technical Education – Building Trades Instructor/ Residential Carpentry

The Building Trades Instructor will instruct residential carpentry classes from beginning to advanced level students and other curriculum related to the Building Trades program.

Examples of Duties:

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and methods to assist students in attaining the performance objectives of the Building Trades program;
• Implement lessons to teach skills required to master carpentry and related competencies; including a statement of the student performance objectives to be achieved;
• Provide group and individual instruction using effective teaching strategies, instructional materials and equipment;
• Maintain an organized, safe work environment
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while they are in the building;
• Submit a report of the total number of hours of training the student received and the related skills achieved, and make recommendations for certificates of completion upon culmination of a student s training (if applicable);
• Accurately and punctually submit to CTE Coordinator all forms and information needed for attendance accounting and grade reporting;
• Prepare students for entry-level employment, advanced training, or career advancement;
• Attend staff meetings and other such meetings as required by the high school administration;
• Provide effective and cooperative liaison between the school, business industry, apprenticeship programs and the general community;
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Possession of a valid Colorado Vocational Education Teaching Credential in Carpentry, or be eligible to apply for the credential by meeting the education/experience requirements of the state of Colorado.
• Possess or be willing to work to obtain a contractor's license.
• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Fingerprint clearance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of all aspects of the building industry; carpentry theory and applications in the following areas:
• 1. Woodworking;
• 2. Framing;
• 3. Finish work;
• 4. Cabinet layout and construction;
• 5. Roofing;
• 6. Exterior siding applications;
• 7. Hanging doors and windows;
• 8. Shooting grades;
• 9. Interior applications (drywall hanging, taping, texturing, etc.);
• 10. Carpentry tools (power tools, skill saws, etc.)
• 11. Flooring;
• 12. Curriculum and instructional practices;
• 13. Current industry trends, methodology and practices.

• Ability to:
  
  • Teach classes relating to all aspects of carpentry;
  
  • Teach entry level job skills;
  
  • Teach employability skills (behavior, dress, phone, etc.);
  
  • Safely and effectively operate & teach how to use a wide range of carpentry tools and equipment;
  
  • Apply the principles of behavior modification with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & student safety;
  
  • Provide instruction which results in student success;
  
  • Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
  
  • Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge;
  
  • Be flexible and receptive to change;
  
  • Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities;
  
  • Adapt to periodic heavy workload;
  
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance;
  
  • Organize environment and instruction to facilitate learning;
  
  • Write lesson plans for individual and group instruction;
  
  • Use diverse teaching strategies to meet students' learning styles, abilities, and interests;
  
  • Assist in recruitment of students.

Postings current as of 8/2/2026 1:54:00 AM CST.