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Construction Readiness Instructor at HIRE360 – Chicago, Illinois

HIRE360
Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
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Salary:$70 - $80000

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Construction Readiness Instructor

Job Title: Construction Readiness Instructor
Department: Workforce Development
Work Location: Chicago
Reports to: Manager of Training and Mentorship
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Employee Type: W-2
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Who We Are:
HIRE360 is an industry-led, workforce development nonprofit investing in the communities
that call Illinois home. We bring together the largest construction unions, general
contractors, and developers to create opportunities in construction for everyone.
Position Summary:
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.
Responsibilities (Essential Duties and 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
Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities):
  • 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
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Minimum of High School diploma, post-secondary education is preferred.
  • Nonprofit experience is a plus
  • Experience creating and update curriculum
  • Construction trades or education experience is preferred.
  • OSHA 500 certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Talking in-person/on the phone consistently.
  • Stand and lift up to 20 pounds to stock office supplies
  • Frequently move from room to room to accommodate guests
  • Requires reliable transportation including state mandated insurance.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
  • In-person and virtually as needed
  • Frequent evenings and weekends.
Travel
  • Significant travel within the Chicago area, in addition to Aurora, Waukegan and Rockford and other locations across Northern Illinois.
HIRE360 is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All federal, state and local and other fair employment standards including EEO and ADA requirements in race, gender, gender identification, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, veterans or disabled veterans status as found in 41CFR 60-1.4, 60-250.4 and 60-741.4 are herein incorporated by reference. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. HIRE360 encourages applications from all of the above referenced protected and unprotected status groups.

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Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States
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