Construction Craft Instructor

Job Summary

The Craft Instructor 3 is an advanced educator and subject‑matter expert responsible for delivering higher‑level instruction across a broad range of construction craft competencies. This includes advanced construction craft theory, complex construction craft systems, transformers, power distribution, troubleshooting, and industrial construction craft systems. In addition to teaching in classroom, distance learning, and field settings, this role provides enhanced curriculum development, advanced instructional strategies, and mentorship for less experienced instructors.

The instructor evaluates student performance at a deeper level, recommends improvements to course materials, and actively contributes to program quality and accreditation compliance.

Additional responsibilities include the operational support of Construction Apprenticeship programs: managing apprentice enrollment and scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

• Deliver advanced classroom, distance learning, and field‑based construction craft training.
• Coordinate and oversee training sessions for apprentices, journeymen, and site supervision personnel, ensuring alignment with program goals and site‑specific needs.
• Teach complex construction craft topics such as advanced construction craft, distribution systems, transformers, and industrial construction craft systems.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and highly effective learning environment.
• Conduct thorough student evaluations and ensure successful achievement of course outcomes.
• Mentor, coach, and support instructors and new trainers.

• Design, review, and enhance construction craft curriculum and training materials.
• Recommend improvements based on student performance, field needs, and industry standards.
• Participate in accreditation, compliance reviews, and program documentation.
• Lead development of advanced training content and assessments.
• Support management of construction craft apprenticeship program operations.
• Coordinate apprentice enrollment, registration, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Ensure compliance with apprenticeship regulations and documentation requirements.
• Manage Journey worker and Apprentice Tracking to maintain ratio compliance.
• Maintain accurate training records, tracking systems, and quality checks.

• Lead training planning activities, including scheduling, content preparation, and communication with site leadership.
• Conduct NCCER construction craft training and maintain NCCER Instructor credentials.
• Deliver advanced construction craft and staff training on tools, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate tracking of training completion for all personnel.
• Partner with program leadership to evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.

• Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to less experienced instructors.

• Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER construction craft Instructor Certification.
• Extensive journey‑level or technician‑level experience in construction craft.
• More than three years of successful experience teaching in a vocational/technical construction craft program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
• Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Web Ex).
• Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content‑authoring tools.
• Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in‑person and remote environments.
• 6+ years relevant experience; some related open shop and/or union experience required. Direct Hire…