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Ivy Tech

Building Trades Instructor

Plainfield, NJ

$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 ...

Ivy Tech

Building Trades Instructor

Plainfield, NJ

$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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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance building trades instructor in the United States is $25.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Building Trades Instructor vs Building Trades Teacher?

AspectFreelance Building Trades InstructorBuilding Trades Teacher
CredentialsCertifications in trade skills, teaching credentials optionalTrade certifications + teaching credentials or licenses
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, varied locations, client-basedSchool or educational institution, fixed location
Employer/IndustryClients, training centers, private projectsPublic or private schools, vocational programs
Work FocusHands-on trade instruction, flexible schedulingClassroom teaching, curriculum delivery

The main difference is that a Freelance Building Trades Instructor operates independently, providing hands-on training at various locations, while a Building Trades Teacher typically works within an educational institution, focusing on classroom instruction and curriculum development. Both roles require trade skills, but their work settings and employment structures differ.

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Building Trades Instructor

Franklin Essex Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Saranac Lake, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 17 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:
Until filled
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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