Fabrication/Woodworking Facilitator (Summer)
Job Description
Status: Seasonal (Summer)
Reports To: Director of Program Administration
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Dates: May 26th through July 31st
Position Summary
The Fabrication & Woodworking Facilitator is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on instruction to high school students in an urban core setting. This role focuses on teaching foundational and advanced fabrication and woodworking skills that prepare students to earn an industry-recognized certification and/or pursue entry-level employment or apprenticeships in skilled trades and related fields.
The ideal candidate is a skilled practitioner and engaging educator who can translate real-world industry experience into an accessible, supportive, and safety-focused learning environment for youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate hands-on instruction in fabrication and woodworking, including the safe use of tools, machinery, and materials
- Deliver curriculum aligned with industry standards and recognized certifications (e.g., OSHA-10, NCCER, woodworking or fabrication credentials, or similar)
- Work on client connected projects with students
- Create an engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment for high school students
- Model professional workplace behaviors, including punctuality, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
- Assess student progress through skills demonstrations, projects, and competency-based evaluations
- Maintain a safe and organized workshop space in compliance with all safety regulations
- Collaborate with program staff to support student retention, engagement, and workforce readiness
- Participate in occasional meetings, training, and program evaluation activities
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fabrication, woodworking, carpentry, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade
- Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising youth or entry-level learners (formal or informal)
- Strong knowledge of shop safety standards and best practices
- Ability to work effectively with high school students from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., OSHA-10/30, NCCER, trade certifications, or equivalent)
- CNC Design and Routing
- Prior experience preparing learners for certifications or workforce entry as a shop teacher
- Background in workforce development, career and technical education (CTE), or youth programming
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Experience working in urban or community-based education settings
Working Conditions
Indoors, computer lab (workshop) setting
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee.
Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Operation Breakthrough is “At Will”.