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How much do woodworking instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for woodworking instructor in Colorado is $37.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.50 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a woodworking instructor?

A Woodworking Instructor teaches students the fundamentals of woodworking, including tool use, safety procedures, and various woodworking techniques. They may work in schools, community centers, or private workshops, guiding students in creating projects and improving their skills. Instructors also ensure a safe working environment, providing hands-on demonstrations and individual feedback. The role requires expertise in woodworking, strong communication skills, and a passion for teaching.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a woodworking instructor?

As a Woodworking Instructor, your daily responsibilities usually involve preparing lesson plans, setting up workspaces and materials, instructing groups or individual students on woodworking skills and safety, and supervising hands-on practice. You'll also be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, enforcing safety standards, and providing constructive feedback to help students improve. Collaboration with other instructors or program coordinators is common, especially when planning curricula or organizing exhibitions of student work. This role combines direct teaching with ongoing support, ensuring students build both technical competence and creative confidence in woodworking.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the woodworking instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Woodworking Instructor, you need expertise in woodworking techniques, safety protocols, and instructional skills, often supported by professional experience or formal training in carpentry or woodworking. Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and sometimes first aid or teaching certifications is important for effective and safe instruction. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners are key soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure that students gain practical skills in a safe, supportive learning environment and that classes run efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Woodworking Instructor job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 5% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,362 per year, or $37.7 per hour.

Fine Wood Working - Teachers Assistant

Colorado Community College System Career Site

Lakewood, CO • On-site

$19.81/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Title: Fine Wood Working – Teachers Assistant

Position Type:  Hourly

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Fine Woodworking

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Hourly Pay: $19.81

Who We Are:

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Fine Woodworking Department at RRCC is seeking a Teacher’s Assistant to assist students and faculty in the wood shop area.The teacher’s Assistant supports the instructor with preparing the classroom and for lab demonstrations, assists students with classroom assignments, gathers and prepares materials, and helps clean up and maintain the class and shop spaces.
This position reports to the FIW Shop Manager, Jeff Rabideau. The work schedule for this position is Saturdays, 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.at the Lakewood Campus location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.
This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

Competencies/KSAs:

  • Effective communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use sound judgment.
  • Ability to plan, evaluate, and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to set well-defined goals, display a high level of initiative, and be successful under minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet established deadlines
  • Ability to work within a team and with others who may have differing perspectives, to achieve goals.
  • Ability to maintain and repair woodworking machinery, minor electrical connections and diagnostics.
  • Must be efficient in all aspects of Electric Guitar construction to include a broad scope of Luthier techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a certificate in Electric Guitar Construction and a minimum of 6 months working within the field.
  • Completion of course FIW 101, Intro to Woodworking and/or experience in woodworking preferred
  • Supporting role with a minimum of 1 year of experience crafting and constructing Electric Guitars.
  • Provisional duties include preparing and preparing materials for the instructor as well as support in guidance and knowledge of students.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Instructions: 

All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
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