Regional Vocational Instructor (Remote)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Vice President, Regional Vocational Instructor instructs program participants in Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT). Trains program participants in specific trades skills. Provides assessment of potential participants, and assessment of individual participant’s progress. Accountable for participant’s ability to perform satisfactorily when placed on the job at the completion of training. Handles confidential information. ABOUT HBI: HBI has been training and educating America’s home construction workforce for more than 40 years. Our proven business model has helped countless individuals create long-term career opportunities. Over the years, we have continued to build our program offerings and expand our footprint in the construction industry. From innovative initiatives to creative partnerships, we remain committed to building careers and changing lives. Our programs teach highly sought after technical construction trades and entrepreneurship to youth aged 16-24 in our Job Corps programs, Military Services, our Academies, and programs for adults and youth operating behind the fence in correctional facilities. AP PLY BY: October 9, 2026 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Reviews training program, lesson plans, participant/applicant records, training site materials, etc. to become familiar with training sequence, participant skill levels and field site training requirements. Instructs participants, using HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) curriculum. Develops supporting materials as needed for use with HBI curriculum, emphasizing proper use of tools and hardware, equipment care, safety, and standard building practices. Coordinates on-site training activities with other trades and with other organizations. Maintains trainee Skill Achievement Records and participant profiles, in order to provide workplace competency development reporting to both trainee and potential employers. Assists with new hire training of other HBI WTE instructors when needed. Provides clear, workplace focused supervision at all times to trainees. Monitors trainees to determine level of achievement, coach trainees in developing their skills and competencies. Coaches’ trainees in workplace success, job retention and upward mobility. Instills in trainees the desire to work well in the home building industry and maintain a healthy attitude toward the tasks to be performed. Stimulates interest in learning by using effective training methods and assisting each individual with his/her learning. Personally, demonstrates a professional attitude towards work, including a positive disposition, mature conflict resolution approaches, proper workplace dress and behaviors, and acceptable verbal communication styles. Works with other HBI staff and program partners in recruiting and selecting potential participants. Provides coverage at all HBI WTE programs as needed during staff vacancies. Assists with establishment of new training program shop build outs and upgrades to existing facilities. Provides OSHA 10/30 training to program participants. Mentors other HBI WTE instructors as needed. Maintains safe, orderly shop and work site. Maintains daily tool and equipment inventories for periodic reporting. Oversees maintenance/replacement of tools and equipment as necessary. Maintains attendance sign-in sheets and reports absences for communication with program partners. Submits accurate and timely reports, in accordance with grant and HBI requirements to include recording attendance/PACT Required Material/credentials in approved data base and live files. Prepares lesson plans for daily activity well in advance. Performs related duties as assigned. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Communicates with the Associate Vice President, Operations Manager, Regional Program Manager, National Placement Manager and Regional Career Development Coordinator regarding the programs. External: Communicates with staff of program partners, prospective and/or current employers of program graduates, and community service project partners. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/equivalent. Experience/Skills/Core Competencies: Five years’ experience in construction trades. The candidate in this position will teach all aspects of construction but should have specific experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC and at least a working knowledge of other skilled trade areas. Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of industry and human service groups. Excellent verbal and writing communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate effectively with students. Current valid state driver’s license. Active CPR and First Aid Certification preferred. Experience using computers and MS Office software. HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program. HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.