Next Step - Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training Instructor

Join us at Next Step of West Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI, for an exhilarating opportunity as a Full-Time Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training Instructor! This onsite role allows you to mold the next generation of skilled carpenters while contributing to a mission-driven organization. If you have a passion for teaching and a knack for hands-on training, this is the perfect chance to instill valuable skills in eager learners. With a competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 per year, you’ll not only enjoy a rewarding career but also the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in people's lives.

Your expertise will be celebrated in an energetic, faith-based environment, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow, connect, and shine in a fulfilling role where your talents can truly make an impact!

Next Step of West Michigan: Who We Are

Next Step is a faith-based, social enterprise, non-profit engaged in work force development and skills training. We are dedicated to serving our program participants' needs, while meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations. We expect an innovative, goal-oriented, eager contributor, who shows a dedicated work ethic. We expect our staff to exhibit empathy, compassion, active listening, to be self-aware, sensitive across racial, class and cultural lines, ethical, and approachable. We look for work habits of punctuality, dependability, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, team participation, integrity, problem solving, and overall positivity. These attributes, combined with the performance of one’s duties and achievement of goals, will be equated with the quality of one’s overall job performance.

What it's like to be a Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training Instructor

Next Step of West Michigan is on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Carpentry Training Instructor to take the reins of our adult pre-apprenticeship carpentry training program! In this role, you’ll deliver hands-on instruction in residential and commercial carpentry, providing invaluable skills to individuals eager to launch their careers or enter registered apprenticeship programs. If you’re a skilled carpenter who prioritizes safety and takes pride in the craft, this position is tailored for you. Your passion for teaching will inspire and mentor budding professionals, equipping them with both technical skills and job readiness in a dynamic, faith-based environment. Join us in shaping the future of the carpentry trade and make a lasting impact!

What you need to be successful

To thrive as a Carpentry Training Instructor at Next Step of West Michigan, you'll need a solid foundation and extensive experience in the field!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on carpentry or construction experience (residential and/or commercial)
• Strong working knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and jobsite practices
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Dependable, patient, and willing to teach and mentor others

your next step

If this feels like a good fit, we encourage you to apply!