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Building Trades Instructor

Plainfield, NJ · On-site

$250/wk

Ivy Tech is currently accepting applications for a Building Trades Instructor located at the Plainfield Correctional Facility in Plainfield, IN. Come join our team! General Purpose and Scope of the ...

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Building Trades Instructor

Franklin Essex Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Saranac Lake, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher/Building Trades Instructor
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
Location:
Adirondack Educational Center
Date Available:
September 2026
Closing Date:
07/24/2026
POSITION: Building Trades Instructor
LOCATION: Adirondack Educational Center - Saranac Lake, NY
DUTIES:
  • Assess, plan and provide instruction for students so that they may acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes for successful employment or further training
  • Provide instruction so that students may acquire the necessary academic and hands-on skills necessary to meet New York State education outcomes and standards
  • Prepare students to meet local business and industry standards
  • Perform other duties assigned by the program administrator

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Applicants must possess or be eligible for a NYS Career and Technical Education (CTE) certification. Minimum 5 years occupational experience in any carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical and other related concentrations in the trade area. High school diploma required; Associate degree in related construction-based field preferred. NYSED fingerprint clearance required.

STARTING DATE: September 2026
SALARY: Competitive salary based on the collective bargaining agreement and relative experience
BENEFITS: Membership in the appropriate retirement system; health insurance, sick, and personal leave
Queries should be directed to:
Candace Poitras - Administrative Assistant
Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
P.O. Box 28, Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-6420
Email: cpoitras@fehb.org

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