Electrical Trades Instructor
About The Position
American Institute is hiring an Electrical Trades Instructor to advance the school's educational mission through high-quality instruction in residential and commercial wiring methods. Topics include electrical installation, commercial conduit bending, electrical service and distribution systems, motor controls, troubleshooting, blueprint and schematic interpretation, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and OSHA safety standards. The instructor combines classroom teaching with practical laboratory experiences, supervises student projects, assesses performance, and coaches students in technical, safety, and professional skills for careers in the electrical trades. The instructor provides comprehensive course instruction, contributes to course development, creates and revises daily lessons, maintains student records, and pursues professional growth through training, continuing education, and faculty meetings. The role also supports student academic and professional development through progress monitoring, extra help, advising or referrals, timely grading, instructional resources, and community-based learning activities. This is an on-campus position with occasional remote work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of verifiable experience directly related to residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, alarm systems, control systems, or a combination of these areas.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive instruction within the specified program.
- Provide the Program Director/Director of Education with input on course development, including course descriptions, syllabi, textbooks, and equipment.
- Create and revise daily lessons.
- Attend in-service training, continuing education seminars, and faculty meetings to support professional growth.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
- Create a classroom environment that fosters academic growth and professional development.
- Keep the Director of Education informed about student academic and attendance progress, including performance trends that may impede learning.
- Provide extra help to students experiencing difficulty mastering coursework.
- Advise students with minor problems and refer students with major problems to the Program Director/Director of Education.
- Correct and return quizzes, tests, and lab assignments within 48 hours.
- Use instructional and audiovisual aids and available online resources.
- Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and class participation in community service events to demonstrate use of community resources.
- Report damaged, broken, or malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Program Director/Director of Education.
- Submit grades within 48 hours of the end of the term.
- Perform other duties as required by the Program Director/Director of Education.
- Enhance the curriculum as necessary by devising assignments, worksheets, notes, tests, answer keys, and activities.
- Follow applicable federal and state compliance requirements, accrediting requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Communicate compliance requirements to staff as appropriate and promptly escalate compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Benefits
- 401(k), available after 90 days of employment for employees who are at least 18 years old.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
