Job description
At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy,
Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers,
and the community as a whole.
We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education,
introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s
family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets.
We proudly to serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned
professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Licensed General Contractor to serve as a part-time Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our CA General Building Contractor exam prep program. The purpose of this position is to teach and assist in the preparation of pre-licensing curriculum, with specific focus on both the Law and Business examination and the Trade examination components of the California Class B General Building Contractor license.
This individual will lead online exam preparation classes to help students prepare for and pass their California State Contractors Licensing exams. They will provide expert guidance on critical exam topics including project management, building standards, safety requirements, and California construction law. They may occasionally be asked to assist with updating course content as needed. Other responsibilities may include scripting and filming instructional video content to enhance the online student experience and developing practice questions that mirror the actual exam format.
Position Requirements & Major 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:
- o California Building Code requirements
- o Construction safety regulations and OSHA requirements
- o Project planning and scheduling
- o Construction math and estimating
- o Contract requirements and business law
- o 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
Qualifications
- Prior experience preferred teaching pre-license courses in construction-related trades or professional education.
- Current license as a Class B General Building Contractor in the State of California.
About Colibri Group
We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets. We proudly to serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com
Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don’t hesitate to take the leap and apply today!
