Skilled Trades Instructor

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Virtual Skilled Trades Instructor delivering virtual instruction in various trades. Responsible for maintaining student records and supporting apprentices in developing competencies through engaging online sessions.

Posted 6/30/2026part-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver virtual lessons aligned with trade standards, apprenticeship frameworks, and program curriculum
Adapt in-person trade instruction methodologies for effective virtual delivery (demonstrations, video walkthroughs, annotated diagrams)
Conduct live virtual sessions via video conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, or equivalent)
Develop or refine course materials including slide decks, handouts, and demonstration videos
Assign, review, and provide feedback on student work, projects, and assessments
Ensure instruction aligns with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations for the trade
Foster an inclusive, professional, and encouraging virtual learning environment
Monitor student progress and proactively identify learners who need additional support
Hold virtual office hours or one-on-one check-ins with students
Maintain consistent communication with students regarding expectations, deadlines, and performance
Encourage critical thinking and real-world application of trade knowledge
Log attendance, track student participation, and enter grades/assessment results into the program's administrative platform
Submit required reports, documentation, and progress updates on schedule
Participate in instructor orientation, training sessions, and periodic program meetings
Coordinate with program administrators regarding scheduling, curriculum updates, and student concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Journeyperson certification or equivalent documented experience in the specific trade (10+ years preferred)
Active or recently active in the trade; current knowledge of codes, materials, and practices
Demonstrated ability to explain complex trade concepts clearly to learners at varying skill levels
Comfortable conducting live video instruction (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or equivalent)
Able to navigate web-based administrative/LMS platforms for recordkeeping and communication
Ability to create or adapt digital materials (presentations, PDFs, instructional videos)
Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for virtual instruction
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Organizational skills to manage lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks within allotted hours
Experience in training, mentoring, or instruction preferred (formal or informal)
Patience, professionalism, and a learner-centered mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible; sessions scheduled in coordination with program calendar
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Course Material DevelopmentDigital Material CreationInstructional Video ProductionGrading and AssessmentTrade Concept Explanation

Soft Skills

PatienceProfessionalismLearner-Centered Mindset

Certifications

Journeyperson Certification