Construction Instructor (Civil + Commercial) (Part - Time)

About Skilled US

At Skilled US, we believe in transforming lives through education and workforce readiness. We operate a full-service, brick-and-mortar adult education campus that blends rigorous instruction, career training, and holistic wraparound support. We are a bold, entrepreneurial, and student-first organization driven by our core values: Students First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude. We move fast, set the bar high, and work relentlessly to meet the evolving needs of our learners and the labor market.

Job Summary: 
The Construction Instructor (Civil + Commercial) (Part-Time)  is more than an educator; this role is a mentor, industry leader, and career coach for students exploring careers in the construction trades. This position supports both civil construction (infrastructure and site development) and commercial construction (residential/Commercial building) to prepare students for real-world job readiness across multiple high-demand pathways.

This is a hands-on instructional role, where students learn by doing in a real-world construction environment. The instructor will integrate essential employability skills into training, ensuring students develop the technical expertise, work ethic, and professional habits necessary for success.

This role supports students in building critical career skills, including attendance, teamwork, leadership, communication, accountability, and jobsite safety, while helping them earn industry-recognized credentials aligned to employment and apprenticeship pathways

Hours:
Skilled US will be hiring two part-time instructors to support training delivery across multiple schedules. Instructors will support one of the following blocks based on availability and program need:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, or 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instruction

• Develop and implement a construction training curriculum (such as NCCER or WorkINRoads) aligned with Indiana State Department of Education standards and workforce credential requirements.
   
• Provide hands-on instruction in both civil construction and Commercial construction, including core safety and technical competencies.
   
• Deliver instruction that includes real-world applications in:
   
  • Civil Construction (Infrastructure & Site Work): grading, layout, utility location, trenching, rigging, concrete, basic equipment operation, and roadway/site prep fundamentals
     
  • Commercial Construction (Residential & Commercial Building): framing, basic carpentry, blueprint reading, materials handling, jobsite workflow, and construction math fundamentals
     
• Supervise and support students in a lab/shop environment and at construction sites, maintaining safety standards and ensuring proper tool use.
   
• Deliver and track student certification records to support industry-recognized credential attainment.
   
• Maintain and upgrade necessary licensure through continuing education.
   
• Represent Skilled US Adult Education and YouthBuild programming with professionalism and consistency.
   

Work-Based Learning & Employer Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with area employers in civil and commercial construction.
   
• Support and oversee student work-based learning opportunities, ensuring real jobsite exposure and readiness.
   
• Collaborate with industry partners, unions, and community organizations to strengthen student career access.
   
• Support program alignment with apprenticeship and employment pathways,