Assistant Wood Program Instructor

Mel Trotter Ministries•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Wood Program Instructor supports the delivery of hands-on wood product manufacturing instruction for both high school students and adult participants. This role focuses on instructional support, participant supervision, and shop operations under the direction of Lead Instructors and program leadership.

Requirements

Experience in wood product manufacturing.
Ability to provide hands-on instruction and support.
Knowledge of shop safety procedures (OSHA-aligned preferred).
Experience supervising students or participants.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and inventory.

Nice To Haves

Experience in curriculum development or lesson planning.
Familiarity with e-commerce production.
Volunteer coordination experience.

Responsibilities

Support Lead Instructors during hands-on wood product manufacturing training by assisting with demonstrations, projects, and skill practice.
Provide individual and small-group assistance to reinforce techniques, safety, and lesson objectives.
Follow established curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional priorities set by Lead Instructors.
Support differentiated learning by assisting participants with varying skill levels and learning needs.
Supervise students and adult participants during instructional time, transitions, and breaks.
Reinforce program expectations related to safety, behavior, attendance, and participation.
Support positive behavior management and refer ongoing concerns to the Lead Instructor or Program Director.
Assist with enforcing OSHA-aligned shop safety policies and procedures.
Support shop organization, cleanliness, and material preparation.
Assist with equipment setup, basic maintenance, and inventory tracking.
Work collaboratively with Lead Instructors and volunteers to support daily operations.
Provide day-to-day guidance and task coordination to volunteers as directed by the Lead Instructor.
Support program activities, special projects, field trips, and events as assigned.
Assist with manufacturing work, custom projects, or e-commerce production as directed.
Assist with attendance tracking, documentation, and basic reporting as assigned.
Communicate observations related to participant progress or safety concerns to the Lead Instructor.