Construction Instructor; Civil + Commercial; Part - Time

Job Summary

The Construction Instructor (Civil + Commercial) is a hands‑on instructional role that mentors students and provides industry leadership, career coaching, and real‑world training in civil (infrastructure and site development) and commercial (residential/commercial building) construction. The instructor integrates employability skills and industry‑recognized credentials, helping students build critical career skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, jobsite safety, and accountability.

Skilled US will be hiring two part‑time instructors to support training delivery across multiple schedules. Instructors will support one of the following blocks based on availability and program need:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, or 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.

• Develop and implement a construction training curriculum (e.g., NCCER or WorkINRoads) aligned with Indiana State Department of Education standards and workforce credential requirements.
• Provide hands‑on instruction in civil and commercial construction, covering core safety and technical competencies.
• Deliver instruction that includes real‑world applications in:
  • Civil Construction: grading, layout, utility location, trenching, rigging, concrete, basic equipment operation, roadway/service‑site prep fundamentals.
  • Commercial Construction: framing, basic carpentry, blueprint reading, materials handling, jobsite workflow, construction math fundamentals.
• Supervise and support students in a lab/shop environment and at construction sites, maintaining safety standards and proper tool use.
• Deliver and track student certification records to support industry‑recognized credential attainment.
• Maintain and upgrade licensure through continuing education.
• Represent Skilled US with professionalism and consistency.

• Establish and maintain relationships with area employers in civil and commercial construction.
• Support and oversee student work‑based learning opportunities, ensuring real jobsite exposure and readiness.
• Collaborate with industry partners, unions, and community organizations to strengthen student career access.
• Support program alignment with apprenticeship and employment pathways, including employer expectations for entry‑level hires.

• Maintain student records, including attendance, assessments, skill progress, and credential tracking.
• Assist with continuous improvement of construction programming to ensure training remains employer‑aligned and outcomes‑driven.
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff to integrate technical training with academic instruction where applicable.
• Support management of program resources, including tools, consumables, safety equipment, and jobsite materials.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines for workforce training programs.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians (when applicable), employers, and school administrators.
• Support students in making informed career decisions and understanding trade pathways (employment, apprenticeship, postsecondary).
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership development for students entering the trades.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the administration.

• Ability to obtain a Valid Indiana Workplace Specialist License or eligibility based on 3–5 years of construction industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of construction fundamentals across both civil and commercial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise students in hands‑on training settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to build trust with students and support career decision‑making.
• Ability to develop and maintain employer relationships.
• Verifiable industry work experience outside of education.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications used for instruction and student documentation.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

• Experience teaching or training in NCCER-based, WorkINRoads, and OSHA programming.
• CDL license (or…