Blue Programming Language, Board Meeting, Carpentry, Communication Skills, Construction, Educational Technology, Electricity, Laboratory Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
Position: Blue River Career Programs is seeking to hire a Construction Trades Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year with a start date of August 3, 2026.
Date: July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Job Requirements:
- Valid Indiana Teaching License in Construction Trades/Carpentry/Electrical OR minimum of 5,000 clock hours (2.5 years) of recent experience (within the past five years) in the construction trades industry, and eligibility to obtain a Workplace Specialist License.
- Ability to qualify for dual-credit instructor credentials.
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies and instructional methods relevant to the field.
- NCCER certified or willingness to become certified
- Must possess and maintain appropriate professional certifications and/or licenses for assigned courses and dual-credit offerings.
Job Description:
- Display a deep knowledge of the subject matter and be able to pass this knowledge on to your students which includes the basics of Construction Trades/Carpentry along with advanced knowledge of the construction trades/carpentry pathway.
- Provide students with standards/skills based curriculum and training that is aligned to NLPS, leading to possible dual credit hours through IvyTech.
- Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Develop, plan, and implement curriculum and education programs in accordance with building, corporation, and state guidelines
- Establish, plan, and host program advisory board meetings as directed by CTE director.
- Adjust lessons based on differing needs of your students.
- Use effective classroom management and lab management skills and practices while conducting daily classroom and lab activities for 10th-12 grade students in a multi period format.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment that promotes student learning.
- Make modifications to lessons based on knowledge of each student's IEP and 504 plan.
- Adhere to all BRCP governing board policies and procedures.
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