Construction Readiness Instructor

Hire360 • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The HIRE360 Instructor is passionate about growing the future of construction in Chicago. This individual is responsible for facilitating test prep readiness classes. The Hands‑On Construction Instructor is responsible for delivering practical, skills‑based training to students pursuing careers in the construction industry. This role involves teaching foundational and advanced construction techniques, ensuring a safe learning environment, and preparing trainees for real‑world jobsite expectations. The instructor combines industry expertise with effective teaching practices to build student competency, confidence, and employability.

Requirements

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Previous teaching experience
• Comfortable teaching hands on trainings
• Familiar with Adult education
• Commitment to continual process improvement, the spirit of innovation and teamwork
• Adaptability: demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency with a prioritized workload.
• Behave ethically: understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Professionalism: Good judgment, ability to interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and candidates using appropriate demeanor, appearance and high-level of confidence. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and authenticity at all times.
• Commitment to company values and culture
• Extensive practical experience in specific trade such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, welding, or automotive technology
• Minimum of High School diploma, post-secondary education is preferred
• Requires reliable transportation including state mandated insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit experience is a plus
• Experience creating and update curriculum
• Construction trades or education experience is preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification

Responsibilities

• Facilitate NABTU Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) and other curriculums with a goal of preparing candidates for a successful career starting in a building trades apprenticeship program
• Deliver hands-on training in core construction skills such as carpentry, framing, drywall installation, roofing, electrical and use of power/hand tools
• Instruct students in both classroom and workshop settings, providing hands-on training and demonstrations of trade techniques
• Demonstrate proper techniques, procedures, and industry-standard best practices
• Provide instruction in reading blueprints, construction math, measurement and layout.
• Facilitate various workshops such as tool awareness
• Assist in creating, updating, and improving hands-on training modules‑on training modules
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum aligns with current industry practices and workforce needs
• Maintain and manage tools, equipment, and supplies
• Monitor student progress and provide supportive, constructive feedback
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum aligns with current industry practices and workforce needs.
• Enforce OSHA standards and jobsite safety protocols at all times
• Conduct safety demonstrations and ensure all students use PPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED