Construction Trades Apprenticeship Prep (CTAP) Instructor - SCCC

About the role

Grays Harbor College is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member to teach and lead the Construction Trades Apprenticeship Prep (CTAP) program at Stafford Creek Correction Center (SCCC), an adult male prison. This position will begin in October 2026. Faculty are responsible for teaching industry standards and practices, establishing educational and professional pathways for students, collaborating to shape and develop the program, and promoting career and technical programs to local school districts, community organizations, and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach building and construction trades technology and related courses maintaining a course load of no more than 20 credit hours per quarter
• Provide introduction to a variety of different building trades and orient students to program objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment methods
• Teach Basic Tools, Basic Construction, and Basic Blueprints (safe use of tools for various trades, toolbelt preparation, draw basic blueprints, complete physical agility courses for various trades)
• Teach Introduction to Worksite Behavior, Readiness and Safety (jobsite setting, material handling, physical stamina required for construction, OSHA 10, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
• Teach Math for the Trades Fundamentals (including but not limited to: fractions, percentages, measuring techniques, concepts of lineal ft, square ft, and volume)
• Develop and revise building trades technology program curriculum and instructional materials to align with industry standards in related fields
• Maintain a classroom environment that affirms a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrates an understanding of historically disadvantaged populations and awareness of cultural relevance
• Use technology to enhance student learning and instructional effectiveness
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
• Incorporate elements of work ethics and professionalism
• Maintain tool and material inventory in accordance with DOC policy and procedures
• Order and inventory instructional supplies and instructional material
• Stay current in the field through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, and workshops
• Liaise between the college, community organizations, and industry stakeholders to promote the college and Industrial Technology programs
• Engage in shared governance by serving on college committees and participating in department, division, and college meetings
• Attend a 6-week Correctional CORE Worker Training sponsored by the Department of Corrections
• Perform instructional shop maintenance and development, equipment maintenance, supply management, academic student advising, outcomes assessment, committee work, community outreach, accreditation requirements, and other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Four years of recent journey-level work experience in construction trades OR 1-year certificate or degree and two years journey-level work experience in construction trades
• Knowledge in current building trades technology for all phases of drywall, roofing, and siding
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a state professional-technical certificate to teach in the technical area

Preferred qualifications

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in construction-related trades
• Associates degree or higher in a relevant field
• Experience teaching at the community college level, adult education, high school, or apprentice training
• Experience working in a carceral setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs, and long-term disability insurance
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 5 days of personal leave per year

This is a full-time temporary position not to exceed 2 years. The placement on the salary schedule for 214 Day Contract will be determined by education and experience at the time of hire, with initial placement no higher than 5 years of service. This position is located at Stafford Creek Corrections Center, an adult male prison. Applicants must be able to pass an N.C.I.C. background check and be cleared to work in a prison. Continual access to the facility is a critical element of employment. Faculty positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984.