Lecturer- Continuing Education - OSHA Certified Training Instructor

OSHA CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - PART TIME
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Kennedy-King College is seeking experienced and engaging OSHA Certified Training Instructors to deliver high-impact safety training courses as part of our Continuing Education division. This role focuses on teaching OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses to adult learners, with a strong preference for Spanish-speaking instructors. This position plays a critical role in advancing workforce development by equipping students with OSHA-recognized credentials that enhance employability and promote workplace safety across construction, manufacturing, and related industries.

Make a direct impact on workplace safety by helping reduce injuries and promote safer job sites, while empowering individuals to earn credentials that enhance their career opportunities. In this role, you will work with a diverse student population across Chicago communities and contribute to a growing Continuing Education division committed to workforce equity, community engagement, and meaningful career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver OSHA 10- and 30-hour training courses using authorized OSHA curriculum
• Provide engaging, interactive instruction, primarily in Spanish
• Incorporate real-world examples to teach hazard recognition and prevention
• Facilitate discussions, activities, and knowledge checks

Student Engagement & Support

• Teach adult learners with diverse educational and literacy backgrounds
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Encourage participation and ensure comprehension of safety concepts

Compliance & Documentation

• Administer assessments and ensure OSHA course completion requirements are met
• Track attendance and instructional hours for compliance
• Manage OSHA card processing and maintain accurate course records

Technology & Administration

• Utilize Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) as needed
• Use Microsoft Office tools to support instruction and reporting
• Deliver virtual instruction via Zoom or Teams (if required)

Program Contribution

• Support workforce training initiatives and community impact efforts
• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff and industry partners

Qualifications

• OSHA Authorized Trainer certification (Construction and/or General Industry) – required
• Minimum 5 years of industry or safety training experience
• Proven ability to deliver OSHA training programs effectively
• Bilingual Spanish/English with strong instructional delivery in Spanish preferred
• Flexibility to teach evenings and/or weekends
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety, and hazard recognition
• Experience in adult education and workforce training
• Excellent classroom management and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage diverse and underserved populations
• Proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas)
• Virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Salary Range: $60 per hour
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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