Building Trades Instructor (Independent Contractor)

CET is located at the Conway Center, 4430 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC.

SOME is seeking an experienced Building Trades Instructor Contractor to provide temporary instructional support for our skilled trades training program. This contractor will help maintain continuity of classroom and hands-on instruction while permanent vacancies are being filled.

The Building Trades Instructor Contractor will provide practical, skills-based instruction to students preparing for careers in the building trades. The ideal candidate will bring strong industry experience, the ability to effectively engage adult learners, and technical knowledge across one or more skilled-trades disciplines.

This temporary assignment is expected to support approximately 20–32 hours per week, primarily during active student training hours. Scheduling may consist of approximately 6-hour shifts, three to four days per week, based on program needs.

Successful contractors who demonstrate strong performance and are interested in continued employment may be considered for future full-time opportunities as vacancies become available.

• →Demonstrated experience working in the skilled trades.
• →Strong technical knowledge and the ability to explain concepts in a practical and understandable manner.
• →Experience training, mentoring, supervising, or instructing others is preferred.
• →Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.
• →Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• →Commitment to workplace safety and industry best practices.
• →Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with program staff.

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

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