Next Step- Assistant Wood Program Instructor
About The Position
Next Step of West Michigan is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Wood Program Instructor to support the delivery of hands-on wood product manufacturing instruction for high school students and adult participants. This role involves instructional support, participant supervision, and shop operations under the guidance of Lead Instructors and program leadership. Next Step is a faith-based, social enterprise non-profit focused on workforce development and skills training, committed to serving participants and exceeding customer expectations. They seek an innovative, goal-oriented, and dedicated individual with empathy, compassion, active listening skills, self-awareness, and ethical conduct. Ideal candidates possess strong work habits including punctuality, dependability, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, team participation, integrity, problem-solving, and positivity.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in woodworking, wood product manufacturing, or a related trade.
- Working knowledge of woodworking tools, machinery, and shop safety practices.
- Willingness to follow and enforce OSHA safety standards (training provided if needed).
- Ability to support instruction for both youth and adult learners.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and follow-through skills.
- U.S. work authorization required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
