HSE Instructor-Construction Assistant

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Sep 8, 2025 Closes:
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Hourly Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Position  About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

Dutchess Community College is seeking a part-time High School Equivalency (HSE) Credit Free Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Introduction to Carpentry Skills course.

* In the absence of the Construction Instructor, the construction assistant will be responsible for the construction site, maintaining production safety, and interface with subcontractors and inspectors.

* Be willing and able to be certified as an OSHA certified Instructor.

* Teach carpentry skills including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, and finish carpentry to trainees.

* Teach the proper use and handling of all hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

* Provide information, when appropriate, to the Construction Instructor for the preparation of reports.

* Assist Construction Instructor with overall safety enforcement.

* Inform construction Instructor regarding material needs for job site.

* Completion and submission of job reports inclusive of daily, accident, tool checklist, job attendance, change order and back charge documentation.

* Oversee the monitoring of students' time in the NCCER classroom and/or on the construction site.

* · Keep track of all tools and equipment used on a daily basis.

* · Assist in youth leadership development and counseling goals of the program through appropriate site activities and program processes.

* Help teach vocational education as appropriate.

* Assist in the evaluation of student progress in knowledge and skills in construction. Participate in community service projects

* Attend all meetings and retreats as required.

* Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalency. Minimum of 2 years' experience in construction or related field. Flexible, energetic, positive individual with a commitment to youth leadership development. Reports to Nubian Directions, Inc. Executive Director, Dutchess Community College HSE Coordinator and Construction Instructor. May include weekend or evening hours.