General Construction Instructor

General Labor Instructor

Grant-Funded Workforce Training Program | Arkansas

Position Summary

The Arkansas Construction Education Foundation (ACEF) is seeking an experienced construction professional to serve as a General Labor Instructor for a new grant-funded workforce training program beginning in November 2026.

The instructor will provide classroom and hands-on training to participants across four separate class cohorts. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The program is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of construction and general labor while developing the practical skills, safety knowledge, and workplace expectations needed to successfully enter the workforce.

The ideal candidate has hands-on construction or skilled trades experience and enjoys teaching, mentoring, and preparing individuals for success on the jobsite.

Class Schedule

• Day: Tuesdays
• Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Start Date: November 2026 (classes run for a total of 22 weeks)
• Cohorts: Four separate class cohorts
• Pay: $45.00 per hour
• Position Type: Part-time

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction in areas including:
• Construction and jobsite safety
• Proper use of hand and power tools
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Construction math and basic measurements
• Material handling
• Basic blueprint and plan reading
• Jobsite organization and cleanup
• Basic construction techniques and terminology
• Introduction to construction equipment
• General jobsite procedures and expectations
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of tools and equipment
• Provide hands-on activities that allow participants to practice skills used on construction jobsites
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional training environment
• Track participant attendance, progress, and completion
• Reinforce workplace expectations, including punctuality, teamwork, communication, safety, reliability, and accountability
• Mentor participants and provide practical insight into careers in construction and the skilled trades
• Work with ACEF staff to ensure grant requirements and training objectives are met
• Help prepare participants to transition into employment, apprenticeship, or additional workforce training

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction, general labor, skilled trades, or related industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction safety, tools, and basic jobsite practices
• Ability to safely demonstrate common construction tools and techniques
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor individuals with varying levels of experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent Tuesday training schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, supervision, or mentorship experience
• Experience working with workforce development or grant-funded training programs
• NCCER Instructor Certification or willingness to obtain
• OSHA 10/30 Certification
• Experience supervising or training entry-level construction workers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Schedule: Tuesdays, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Work Location: In person

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person