HSE Instructor-Construction

Category: Credit Free Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Instruction and Learning Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY Posted: Sep 15, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Salary Type: Hourly Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Position ID: 204842 Share About Dutchess Community College: Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community.

Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration.

Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description

Dutchess Community College is seeking a part-time High School Equivalency (HSE) Credit Free Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Introduction to Carpentry Skills course. The HSE NCCER Credit Free Construction Instructor will teach the NCCER curriculum. Be certified as an OSHA certified Instructor. Manage the renovation, rehabilitation, or construction of affordable housing units and the onsite construction training of young people.

Prepare reports for NCCER certification and provide data to the Data Specialist. Develop construction plans and work schedules. Communicate with subcontractors and inspectors. Coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of the projects.

Develop construction budgets and monitor costs. Manage bid process and coordinate subcontractors. Order materials/supplies, monitor inventory. Define weekly work assignments and priorities for construction trainers and trainees.

Provide oversight on site, set standards for behavior and ensure worksite safety. Oversee and support the Construction Assistant Keep the Executive Director informed of the progress, problems and needs of the on-site construction work and training. Coordinate with the Job Developer to identify trainee's career goals. Assess potential construction sites/projects.

Support youth leadership development and counseling goals of the program through appropriate site activities and processes. Attend weekly staff meetings. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Contractor's license with demonstrated experience in construction management preferred. Experience and ability to teach basic construction math. Ability to work in an enthusiastic and encouraging way with young people who have not completed high school. Understanding of the issues facing young people who have not completed high school.

Interest in training young people in building trades and the development of leadership skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong communication skills. Reports to Nubian Directions, Inc.

Executive Director and Dutchess Community College HSE Coordinator. Additional Information: The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. Additional references may be requested. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

SALARY: $20-28 / hr DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Application Instructions

To be considered please submit an online application, resume and cover letter electronically by clicking on the button below. All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered. Please click here to login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation MAIN CAMPUS 53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 DCC @ FISHKILL 461 Rt. 9 Fishkill, NY 12524