Fabrication/Woodworking Facilitator (Summer) Job at Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City, MO

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  • Operation Breakthrough
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 Quali fications

  • 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”.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Summer work, Seasonal work, Monday to Friday

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