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Masonry Instructor (NCCER Masonry Level 1) Part - Time

Phalen Leadership Academies · Indianapolis, IN · Yesterday
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About the Role

At Skilled US, we believe in transforming lives through education and workforce readiness. We operate a full-service, brick-and-mortar adult education campus that blends rigorous instruction, career training, and holistic wraparound support. The Masonry Instructor is more than an educator — this role is a mentor, industry leader, and career coach who delivers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Masonry Level 1 (5th Edition) curriculum to adult learners (18+) entering the masonry trade through Skilled US's 6-week, 224-hour Integrated Education and Training (IET) cohort.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver all ten NCCER Masonry Level 1 (5th Edition) modules across the 6-week, 224-hour IET cohort, aligned with NCCER standards and WIOA Title II requirements
  • Provide hands-on instruction in masonry fundamentals — brick and block laying, mortar mixing and proportioning, tool use, scaffold assembly and safety, blueprint reading, and residential masonry assemblies (foundations, steps, patios, chimneys)
  • Supervise and support learners in the lab, enforcing OSHA 10 and site-safety standards at all times
  • Administer NCCER module tests and performance profiles during Week 6; track and submit certification records to the NCCER Registry to secure credential attainment
  • Embed Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) activities aligned to WIOA Title II standards within each week's NCCER instruction
  • Assess learner outcomes and modify instructional processes to meet stated learning objectives for the cohort
  • Maintain and upgrade required NCCER instructor certification through ongoing continuing education
  • Represent the YouthBuild & Construction program and Skilled US with professionalism at all times

Requirements

  • High school diploma or High School Equivalency, and one of the following: NCCER Masonry Craft Instructor certification (or eligibility to obtain within a defined timeframe); or a minimum of 5 years of professional masonry experience
  • Hold, or be willing to complete within the first year, the NCCER Craft Instructor Certification (ICTP) in the Masonry area
  • OSHA 10 certification required
  • Strong understanding of masonry fundamentals, including brick and block characteristics, mortar types and mixing, scaffold safety, materials handling, blueprint reading, and residential masonry construction
  • Ability to supervise and mentor adult learners in hands-on, lab-based learning environments
  • Verifiable work experience outside of education
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications related to instruction and student management, and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Ten (10) years of subject-related industry experience; teaching, training, or mentoring experience
  • NCCER Master Trainer status
  • Familiarity with WIOA Title II / IET program requirements and compliance-tracking platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole)

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of course-delivery processes, adult-learning principles, and curriculum and training design for individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of assessing learner outcomes and of the masonry trade and its application to the craft being taught
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and safety strategies to protect people, property, and data in the lab and on the worksite
  • Skill to implement new strategies and procedures, and to examine and re-engineer existing processes
  • Ability to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and modify instructional processes, and to coordinate meetings and special events
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse community

Physical Effort, Working Conditions & Schedule

Physical Effort: Moderate to active physical activity, including lifting, carrying, and stacking masonry materials, tools, and equipment up to 30 pounds; standing for extended periods; and keyboard manipulation. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Working Conditions: Work is performed on-site in classroom and lab environments. This is a 100% in-person position; essential duties must be performed in person during prescribed work hours. Work Schedule: Part-time, Monday–Friday (evenings), aligned to 6-week IET cohort cycles. Some flexibility may be required to accommodate weekly 1:1 coaching sessions.

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