Vocational - Isles Youth Institute (IYI)

Do you have construction experience? Do you enjoy working closely with urban youth?

The Isles Youth Institute is seeking a self-motivated individual with construction experience and strong instructional and motivational skills to provide on and off-site instruction and on-site supervision in construction work. The Vocational Teacher will work daily with students from vulnerable populations with the goal of enabling the students to successfully transfer their construction skills and experience to regular employment.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and highly accomplished team at one of the most innovative and successful nonprofit organizations in the region

Qualified Candidates Will Have Proven Success In:

• Construction skills and experience including demolition, framing, interior and exterior finish work, etc.
• Understanding and implementing safe procedures for handling construction equipment and tools
• Providing coaching and individualized instruction to urban youth
• Supervising work teams
• Maintaining equipment and equipment inventory including construction vehicles
• Planning and preparing worksite activities and schedules
• Ordering supplies and materials
• Creating and/or finding work opportunities within the community
• Using data to analyze progress towards achieving service delivery and budgetary goals and objectives
• Organizing and balancing many different priorities and responsibilities while meeting daily work requirements
• Wearing many different hats to meet changing conditions and changing needs of students, parents, funders, leadership and colleagues

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Five or more years of experience in the construction field
• Ability to teach, lead and relate to at-risk youth
• Cultural competency in working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and collegially in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Comfort using technology including a desktop computer, student database, and large volume of email messages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Ability to maintain state central registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment

Applicants should send cover letter and resume to hr@isles.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000