Building Trades Instructor, YouthBuild Philadelphia

Posted by on October 24, 2010

Building Trades Instructor, YouthBuild Philadelphia

Last day to apply: December 11, 2010

Background
The YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is an education and job-training program for young adults who have dropped out of high school. Students in the program alternate six-week sessions between the classroom site, where they attend academic classes, and develop career-related, leadership and life skills, and the construction worksite where they develop real-world work skills while rebuilding abandoned houses for sale to first-time homebuyers. The School enrolls between 150 and 200 students each year and has been in operation for 12 years (chartered in 1997). Regular hours for this position are from 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Mission
Our mission is to provide out of school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools supports and opportunities available to become self sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. The emphasis is on transitioning them successfully so that they will succeed in top-quality training schools, colleges, union apprenticeship programs, other careers and the competitive world beyond.

Core Values
* Excellence * Perseverance * Respect *

Job Description
The Building Trades Instructor is required to perform the following duties:

Building Trades Responsibilities:
o Complete and submit all site related reporting (accident and incident reports, tool check lists, change orders, and back charge documentation)
o Provide oversight for one or more construction sites
o Schedule, implement, and assign tasks and timelines for construction tasks and projects
o Conduct and document safety meetings and inspections
o Interface with subcontractors and inspectors on-site
o Maintain responsibility for material needs of job site, as well as all tools and equipment for job site
o Maintain responsibility for production timelines and individual project deadlines

Instructional Responsibilities
o Create teaching materials, and reports – including – core competencies, lesson plans, curricula for all offered courses, monthly and data reports (student attendance, grade and cert reports, program calendar, etc.)
o Believe deeply in the mission and values of YBPCS
o Participate in the training and certification of students in NCCER Core Curricula (Safety, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Materials Handling, and Construction Drawing)
o Teach carpentry and related skills (including demolition, rough framing, roofing, drywall, finish carpentry, etc.) to YouthBuild Building Trades students
o Submit grades in a timely fashion according to established deadlines
o Create and maintain positive culture reflected in student engagement in program and classes.
o Monitor student attendance and work with students to meet attendance graduation requirement

Leadership Responsibilities::
o Hold high expectations for each student in the school
o Model professional behavior for students at all times
o Exhibit positive rapport with students
o Develop teamwork and leadership skills of students

Program Involvement:
o Participate in the School’s Mentoring Program
o Participate in one or more extra curricular activities—such as basketball, yearbook committee, prom committee.

Professional Development:
o Continue to develop skills through trainings and professional development offered at the school and outside
o Attend retreats, workshops, and conferences, as required.
o Attend weekly all staff and department meetings and other meetings as required by Directors of Vocational Programming and Business Development.

– Other duties as assigned by the Directors of Vocational Programming and Business Development.

Qualifications
YBPCS requires the following qualifications for this position:
– At least three years of professional construction experience working with all elements of housing construction.
– Good “finishing” skills and experience with project-based construction work.
– Experience managing work crews and construction sites
– Experience working in a team setting
– Strong communication skills
– Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
– Ability to adapt from construction environment to school environment.
– Excellent planning and communication skills
– Commitment to working enthusiastically with young-adult students

Preferred Skills:
• Teaching experience
• College degree, preferably in a related field

How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Dr. Fred Bader, HR Coordinator, at fbader@youthbuildphilly.org with the subject “Building Trades Instructor.”

No phone calls please.

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