Carpentry Instructor – Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Brief Description:

• Xiente is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, formerly known as the Norris Square Community Alliance, dedicated to empowering families and transforming communities by breaking the cycle of poverty.

They offer programs in education, housing, and workforce development to foster economic mobility in underserved areas. Xiente’s mission is to transform communities by empowering individuals to achieve social mobility.

Carpentry Instructor•

Youth Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramOrganization:

XienteLocation:

Xiente Teen Center, 2034 N. Mascher St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday, 4:00 PM
• 8:00

PMPay:

$40/hour | 160 instructional hours per cohort | $6,400 per cohort (paid in two installments)About the

Role:

Are you a skilled carpentry professional who’s passionate about youth mentorship and workforce development? Xiente is hiring Carpentry Instructors for our Youth Workforce Pathways•

HBI-PACT

Pre-Apprenticeship program. This nationally recognized curriculum equips youth with hands-on carpentry training, workplace readiness, and a pathway to careers in the skilled trades. As an instructor, you’ll serve as both a trainer and mentor empowering the next generation of tradespeople and helping build futures through skill, confidence, and discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on and classroom instruction using the

HBI-PACT

curriculum

• Teach basic and intermediate carpentry skills with a focus on safety
• Support youth development through encouragement, structure, and accountability
• Create an inclusive and respectful learning environment
• Track student progress toward

HBI-PACT

certification

Program Schedule:

Each cohort includes 160 instructional hours.

Projected upcoming cohorts:

• Cohort 1: Early July
• Mid/Late September 2025
• Cohort 2: Late September/Early October
• Mid December 2025
• Cohort 3: Early January
• Mid March 2026

Who We’re Looking For:

• Hands-on carpentry experience required; formal certification is a plus
• Passion for mentoring youth
• -especially those from diverse backgrounds
• Experience supervising crews or training others, even informally
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• No prior teaching experience required
• -we’ll support you
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with pre-apprenticeship or workforce programs is helpful but not required

To Apply, Please Submit:

• Your current resume
• A brief statement on your teaching or training approach
• Confirmation of your availability for the posted schedule
• A short paragraph on why you’re interested in this role and how it connects to your backgroundJoin us at Xiente and help prepare youth for meaningful, long-term careers in carpentry and the construction trades.

Let’s build soPhil.

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