Carpentry Instructor Job at Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

ZGFTRGRPQnpjR1RSWmhmTTZTN0FVcDI1dEE9PQ==
  • Archdiocese of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Job Title:  Carpentry Instructor Location:  Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Program:  Youth Skills Building Program Schedule:  Part-Time, 2-3 days/week (Monday–Friday, between 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM)

About the Program

The  Youth Skills Building Program  is a hands-on workforce development program designed to teach Philadelphia youth (ages 14 to 19) foundational carpentry and home improvement skills. With a focus on small group instruction (no more than 8 students per class), the program helps students build technical abilities, gain workplace safety certifications like OSHA 10, and develop confidence for future employment or vocational pathways.

Position Summary

We are hiring a  part-time Carpentry Instructor  to lead instructional sessions and mentor youth participants in carpentry, cabinet making, and basic home improvement skills—including plumbing and electrical fundamentals. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, demonstrating tool use and construction techniques, maintaining a safe learning environment, and acting as a mentor to students.

The ideal candidate is an experienced carpenter or tradesperson who is passionate about working with youth and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver hands-on lessons in:
    • Basic carpentry and cabinet making
    • Home improvement techniques (e.g., plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting)
    • Safe operation of hand and power tools
    • Accurate measuring and material use
  • Teach and reinforce safety procedures, including OSHA 10 topics
  • Demonstrate proper tool handling and job site etiquette
  • Supervise and mentor students during projects and activities
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and clean workshop space
  • Communicate effectively with program staff, students, and families
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Instructor to manage materials and support student learning
  • Serve as a positive role model and uphold the values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in residential carpentry or home renovation
  • Strong knowledge of hand and power tools, materials, and construction techniques
  • Familiarity with basic plumbing and electrical systems
  • Experience teaching or mentoring youth or young adults (preferred)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
  • Availability to work 2 days per week between 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Additional Information

  • Background checks are required due to working with minors
  • Paid training and onboarding provided
  • All tools and instructional materials are supplied by the program

To Apply

Please send your  resume  and a  brief statement of interest  to:

� Shavonne Gandy: sgandy@chs-adphila.org

Inspire. Teach. Build.  Make a difference—one student, one skill, one project at a time.

 

Job Tags

Part time, Monday to Friday, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

Similar Jobs

ONEOK

Environmental Professional III- Air Compliance Job at ONEOK

 ...Essential Functions And Responsibilities Provide mentoring to entry level employees on compliance system management, assisting with...  ...company in the evaluation and implementation of minor emerging regulatory issues through committees of state based Industry... 

Merck & Co.

Principal Scientist, Drug Discovery Job at Merck & Co.

 ...including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully- Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from... 

Central Delivery Express of Virginia, Inc.

Delivery Driver - Non-CDL Job at Central Delivery Express of Virginia, Inc.

 ...Are you retired? A 24 year Veteran Owned Courier Company is seeking retirees wanted for part-time / on-call courier deliveries from Lynchburg...  ..., vans, cube-vans and 26' box trucks). No CDL is required . Drivers are paid per mile from pickup in the Lynchburg area to... 

Gallin Associates

Quality Manager - remote Job at Gallin Associates

 ...Position: Quality Manger Location: Florida - remote (work from home) JOB SUMMARY: Diversified, multi-location, Florida-based manufacturing company needs a Quality Manager. Responsible for developing quality management systems to comply with ISO 9001 regulatory... 

Solutions³ LLC

Network Based Systems Analyst II Job at Solutions³ LLC

 ...Title: Network Based Systems Analyst II Description: Solutions LLC provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based, network-based and cloud...