Electrical Instructor

Home Builders Institute•Butler Township, PA

About The Position

The Electrical Instructor provides hands-on training and classroom instruction to prepare participants for careers in the electrical trades. The role demonstrates proper techniques, safety practices, and attention to detail, while coaching, teaching, inspiring, and leading future electrical professionals. The instructor uses approved curriculum, develops additional training materials as needed, coordinates practical training activities, and emphasizes safe use of tools and equipment. The instructor also supports student recruitment, placement, and employability training; monitors, mentors, and coaches students; builds positive relationships with funders, partners, and other personnel; and participates in outreach and employer relationship development. Administrative and reporting duties, classroom and equipment management, and compliance with applicable safety protocols, including OSHA 10, are part of the role. HBI trains and educates the construction workforce through programs serving youth aged 16–24, adults, and participants in Job Corps, Military Services, academies, and correctional facilities. The position involves usual office-type working conditions and routine walking, carrying, standing, listening, and sitting, with nominal travel anticipated. HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and/or a combination of work, education, and skills equivalent to journey-level experience in the electrical trade.
Ability to meet Career Technical Training requirements.
Strong coaching skills and determination to teach, inspire, and lead future electrical professionals.
Strong orientation to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

Instruct program participants in electrical trade skills using approved curriculum.
Develop curriculum and supporting training materials as needed.
Coordinate hands-on training activities, including on-site and community-based projects.
Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Assist with student recruitment, placement, and employability training as directed or required by program needs.
Monitor, mentor, and coach students.
Foster positive working relationships with and between funders, program partners, and other personnel.
Participate in outreach and employer relationship development.
Perform administrative and reporting functions as required.
Ensure proper use, storage, and security of tools and equipment.
Adhere to applicable safety protocols, including OSHA 10.