Trade School Lead Instructor

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Responsible for developing, coordinating, and providing high-quality education and training programs to students for the Construction Services Department. Delivers National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curricula while ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory compliance with NCCER and OSHA regulations. The Lead Instructor oversees the development, implementation, and improvement of trade program curricula and leads instructional delivery in one specialized craft: Carpentry, Electrical, or HVAC. The role supports NCCER standards and NCCERconnect learning management system operations, instructor certification and consistency, hands-on learning, student evaluation, and safe instructional environments. It also includes administrative data entry and reporting, coordination with Goodwill partners and business subject matter experts, mentoring Instructor Assistants, management of instructional tools and materials, and support for student recruitment and community activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Business, or a related field; or at least five years of experience developing, coordinating, and conducting training in construction and trades industries and two years in leadership or teaching roles; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NCCER certification.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Obtain NCCER Instructor certification under the Accreditation Sponsorship of GISP.
Valid Class C driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable automobile.
Ability to hear and stand regularly; sit, talk, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel frequently; and occasionally climb ladders or scaffolding, wear safety equipment, lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and improvement of all trade program curricula.
Lead instructional delivery in a specialized craft: Carpentry, Electrical, or HVAC.
Ensure program adherence to NCCER standards and assist with managing and setting up the NCCERconnect Learning Management System (LMS).
Ensure instructors are certified and deliver training based on NCCER standards.
Perform Salesforce and NCCER data entry; process client background checks; maintain a database of required and completed training courses; and prepare management reports as appropriate.
Develop and implement hands-on projects that reinforce instructional concepts.
Obtain and integrate information from Goodwill partners into training services, curriculum, instructional materials, and tests to meet current industry requirements.
Collaborate with business subject matter experts to develop and enhance curriculum that meets industry standards and business hiring needs.
Plan, organize, and direct training activities using various media and partner agencies, accommodating different learning styles.
Guide and mentor Instructor Assistants to maintain instructional excellence and program consistency.
Monitor instructors’ daily schedule compliance.
Maintain OSHA standards to provide a safe learning environment, monitor regulatory changes, and implement adjustments as appropriate.
Oversee inventory and maintenance of Construction Basics tools and equipment.
Facilitate procurement of tools, supplies, and materials for instruction.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and identify evolving training needs.
Assign, track, and procure textbooks and loaner laptops.
Develop and administer written and practical student performance exams.
Support student recruitment and participate in community-based activities.
Collaborate with other GISP department leadership to identify client training needs and community support services for clients.