Foundations Instructor

Medina, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

The Construction Trades & Safety Instructor (Foundations Instructor) is responsible for delivering the Foundations curriculum to Job Corps students, providing

the core construction and facilities knowledge, safety awareness, and basic skills students need before advancing into

Career Technical Training. This position utilizes classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands‑on activities to

teach jobsite safety, construction vocabulary, hand and power tool use, measurement and construction math, and an

introduction to the Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, and Painting trades. The Instructor also delivers safety and

equipment training, including Introduction to OSHA, Flagger, and Forklift Operator training, ensuring consistent,

high-quality instruction that supports students' successful transition into their chosen trade.

• Deliver Foundations instruction in accordance with established curriculum, Center procedures, and Job Corps requirements, using classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands‑on activities to engage students.
• Provide an Introduction to OSHA, teaching students to recognize workplace hazards, understand worker rights and employer responsibilities, and apply safe work practices on construction sites and in facilities.
• Teach construction vocabulary, including general construction terminology as well as terms specific to the Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, and Painting trades.
• Instruct students in the identification, safe operation, care, and storage of common hand tools and power tools, demonstrating proper techniques and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Teach measurements and construction math, including reading a tape measure and rule, working with fractions and decimals, unit conversions, and calculating area, volume, and material quantities.
• Provide an introduction to each trade (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, and Painting), giving students an overview of the work performed, tools and materials used, safety considerations, and career pathways in each trade.
• Deliver Flagger training, instructing students in work zone traffic control procedures, proper signaling techniques, and flagger safety.
• Deliver Forklift (Powered Industrial Truck) Operator training, including classroom instruction, hands‑on practice, and operator performance evaluations, in accordance with OSHA standards; maintain Forklift Trainer Certification.
• Teach basic construction and facilities knowledge, including building components and systems, common construction materials, and general facilities maintenance practices.
• Instruct students in jobsite safety, scaffolding safety and awareness, and Green Building concepts, including energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and waste reduction practices.
• Assess student comprehension and skill development through written tests, hands‑on evaluations, and observation, providing additional support and reinforcement as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and training area; regularly inspect tools and equipment, including the forklift, and report needed repairs or replacements.
• Maintain and update training materials in collaboration with the Counseling/CPP Manager to ensure curriculum compliance and alignment with industry safety standards.
• Monitor student attendance and participation, maintaining accurate records of student progress, training completions, and certifications earned for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with Career Technical Training instructors, Counseling staff, and other departments to ensure a smooth and consistent transition for students from…