Contractor Exam Prep Instructor

Summary

Join Colibri Group as a part-time Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our CA General Building Contractor exam prep program. You will teach online exam preparation classes, providing expert guidance on critical exam topics. Lead online classes to help students pass their California State Contractors Licensing exams. Provide expert guidance on project management, building standards, safety, and California construction law. You may assist with updating course content, scripting and filming instructional videos, and developing practice questions. This role requires a current Class B General Building Contractor license in California and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Requirements

Current license as a Class B General Building Contractor in the State of California

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course according to the curriculum plan
• Actively engage with students both online and in-class
• Implement teaching strategies that will assist the student in meeting established course objectives
• Mentor students and mitigate potential performance issues
• Assist with updating course content when needed/required
• Ability to instruct classes in California General Building Contractor Trade Exam Prep and Business Law, as needed
• Conduct regular Student Orientation and Virtual “Office Hours” as required with students
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of both the Law and Business and Trade components of the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) examination
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: California Building Code requirements
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: Construction safety regulations and OSHA requirements
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: Project planning and scheduling
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: Construction math and estimating
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: Contract requirements and business law
• Provide detailed instruction on key exam topics including: Framing, concrete, and other trade-specific knowledge
• Create and review practice questions that align with current exam content
• Stay current with CSLB exam updates and requirements
• Provide practical insights and exam-taking strategies based on personal experience
• Develop and maintain study materials that address common exam challenges
• Guide students through practice exercises and mock exams
• Maintain knowledge of current construction practices, codes, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience preferred teaching pre-license courses in construction-related trades or professional education