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Interior House Painting Instructor Position Overview A Brooklyn nonprofit organization that provides free skills training to adults preparing for careers in the trades is seeking an experienced Interior House Painting Instructor to lead a short-term, hands-on training program. The instructor will teach adult beginners the fundamentals of professional interior painting, combining demonstrations with supervised hands-on practice. The goal is to help students develop practical skills, understand job-site expectations, and prepare for paid work in the painting and home improvement trades. Key Responsibilities Teach the fundamentals of interior residential painting to adult learners. Demonstrate proper surface preparation techniques. Teach patching, sanding, taping, and other preparation methods. Demonstrate proper cutting-in and rolling techniques. Introduce students to basic paint spraying techniques. Teach proper setup, breakdown, and cleanup procedures. Explain the appropriate use and care of painting tools, equipment, and materials. Cover essential job-site safety procedures, including lead-safe practices. Demonstrate techniques for completing painting projects efficiently while maintaining professional-quality standards. Supervise students during hands-on practice. Provide real-time instruction, corrections, and constructive feedback. Answer questions and explain techniques in a clear and patient manner. Help students understand professional expectations and proper job-site conduct. Qualifications Must be a licensed painting or home improvement contractor OR currently work under a licensed contractor. Solid professional experience performing interior house painting. Strong knowledge of surface preparation, patching, sanding, taping, cutting in, rolling, and basic spraying techniques. Familiarity with painting tools, materials, job-site safety, and lead-safe practices. Ability to demonstrate painting techniques in a hands-on classroom environment. Ability to explain professional skills clearly and patiently to adult beginners. Reliable, professional, and comfortable working directly with students on site. Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience is a plus but not required.
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