Fabrication/Woodworking Facilitator (Summer)

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”.