Carpentry Instructor
About The Position
HBI is hiring a skilled trades Carpenter Instructor to teach future trades professionals through hands-on training and classroom instruction. The instructor demonstrates proper technique, safety, and attention to detail, and uses coaching to teach, inspire, and lead program participants. This position is located in Killeen, Texas, and supports transitioning military service members from Fort Hood. HBI’s programs teach construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth ages 16–24 through Job Corps, Military Services, academies, and programs for adults and youth in correctional facilities. The instructor delivers approved trade curriculum, develops supplemental training materials as needed, coordinates hands-on projects, and helps students develop employability skills and find placement. The role also includes classroom and tool management, administrative reporting, and adherence to applicable safety protocols, including OSHA 10. HBI has trained and educated America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years and offers a competitive salary and benefits program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and/or a combination of work, education, and skills equivalent to journey-level experience in carpentry.
- Ability to meet Career Technical Training requirements.
- Strong coaching skills and commitment to teaching, inspiring, and leading future trades professionals.
- Strong orientation to workplace safety.
Responsibilities
- Instruct program participants in trade skills using approved curriculum.
- Develop curriculum and supporting training materials as needed.
- Coordinate hands-on training activities, including on-site and community-based projects.
- Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment, emphasizing safety.
- Assist with student recruitment, placement, and employability training as directed or required by program needs.
- Monitor, mentor, and coach students.
- Foster positive working relationships with and between funders, program partners, and other personnel.
- Participate in outreach and employer relationship development.
- Perform administrative and reporting functions as required.
- Ensure proper use, storage, and security of tools and equipment.
- Adhere to applicable safety protocols, including OSHA 10.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
