How to hire a skilled trades teacher

How to hire a skilled trades teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step skilled trades teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a skilled trades teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new skilled trades teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your skilled trades teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a skilled trades teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A skilled trades teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, skilled trades teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of skilled trades teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Skilled Trades Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Skilled Trades Teacher	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$12-28
   Instructor, Faculty	A faculty instructor usually teaches high school or college students. They usually plan everyday lessons, activities, and assignments, conduct research, training, and seminars, and develop instructional material such as a syllabus or a course outline... Show more	$18-40
   Instructor, Adjunct Faculty	An adjunct faculty member works in a state university or college. They typically work on a part-time or contractual basis... Show more	$15-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Skilled Trade
   • Demolition
   • Safety Issues

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Perform a variety of contracts jobs, such as masonry, concrete finishing, roofing, asbestos abatement, and demolition.
   • Develop learning strategies for students with ADHD.
   • Coordinate IEP goals for elementary curriculum focusing on their interests.
   • Facilitate recreational activities for students for maximum language exposure as well as providing assistance regarding employment interview skills and in English.
   • Develop behavior management and leadership skills.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your skilled trades teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A skilled trades teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, skilled trades teachers' average salary in south carolina is 48% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level skilled trades teachers earn 54% less than senior-level skilled trades teachers.
   • Certifications. A skilled trades teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a skilled trades teacher's salary.

   Average skilled trades teacher salary

   $40,633yearly

   $19.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level skilled trades teacher salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a skilled trades teacher job description

   A skilled trades teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a skilled trades teacher job description:

   Skilled trades teacher job description example

   Tasks:
   Chips and scrapes water treatment units and contact basin weirs to remove calcium buildup and maintain proper flow; assists in maintenance and cleanup of operational equipment and areas. Assists in the installation and repair of various sizes of clay, PVC, galvanized and cast iron pipes above and below ground; sets up cones and directs traffic as necessary; performs hand-digging in difficult areas inaccessible to heavy equipment. Operates pressure cleaning equipment to clean water treatment units, buildings and other structures. Assists in the installation and repair of various water meters; operates jackhammer or gas saw to cut sidewalks. Operates pick-up truck or other vehicle to transport tools, equipment and supplies; loads and unloads equipment and supplies on and off of trucks or other utility vehicles. Operates power mowers, small tractors, saws, edgers, clippers and other equipment used in landscaping and roadside maintenance. Operates, cleans and maintains large power-spraying equipment used to control insects, plant pests, and weeds. Assists in surface preparation and spray painting of signs; cleans, sands,
   straightens and repairs signs. Maintains tools and equipment used; cleans and makes minor repairs; performs routine preventive maintenance. Assists in maintaining work areas; removes trash, debris and waste materials from
   treatment plant areas. Performs related work as required.
   Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
   Knowledge of basic methods, materials and techniques used in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of power tools and equipment used in water and sewer maintenance activities. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the area of assignment. Ability to operate pick-up or other trucks, small tractors
   and similar automotive equipment. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of water and sewer facilities and equipment. Ability to work out-of-doors occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Skill in the operation of power tools and equipment.
   
   Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor.
   
   Must live in the Kendall-Homestead area
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right skilled trades teacher for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with skilled trades teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit skilled trades teachers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your skilled trades teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit skilled trades teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit skilled trades teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new skilled trades teacher

   Once you've selected the best skilled trades teacher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new skilled trades teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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