High Performance Power Trains (HPPT) Instructor

WyoTech • Laramie, WY

82d • $62,500 - $90,000

About The Position

WyoTech is offering an opportunity to take your hands-on experience from the shop floor to the front of the classroom. Join us at our Laramie, WY campus and help shape the future of the industry by training the next generation of technicians. No teaching experience? No problem! Bring your knowledge, work ethic, and desire to make a difference and support our mission of Best Training. Best Experience. Best Outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the high-performance automotive industry, with a focus on tuning, drivability, and diagnostics.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Tech-savvy and computer proficient, with the ability to quickly adapt to industry-specific software used in an educational or technical setting.
• Hands-on experience with classic vehicles, custom trucks, race cars, or other performance-focused builds.
• A collaborative mindset with a positive, team-oriented attitude in a shop-floor environment.
• Experience with dynamometers is a plus.
• Industry certifications (such as ASE) are a plus and demonstrate commitment to craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure the enforcement of WyoTech policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, professionalism, and personal problems to ensure completion of their career program.
• Submit grades, tests, attendance, and all other material.
• Plan class instruction based on the syllabus and ensure learning objectives are met.
• Ensure all educational activity is conducted ethically and legally.
• Utilize the CANVAS LMS system.
• Support EPA and safety procedures.
• Encourage students to do safe, quality work with safety precautions.
• Maintain and attend to the repair, as necessary, of class equipment and tool inventory.
• Attend scheduled instructor meetings, graduation, and registration.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development.
• Communicate effectively with all WyoTech faculty and staff.
• Encourage motivation and enthusiasm in the shop and classroom.
• Develop a professional rapport with the students.
• Prepare adequately for class and shop before start time.
• Have supplemental teaching items ready.
• Provide appropriate information, resources, and assignments for a lesson.
• Provide peer tutors as needed.
• Monitor class and remain in control of the class throughout the classroom lesson and in the shop.
• Follow ADA Requirements.
• Be available for students 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled class time.
• Always maintain security on all tests and lesson plans.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Other related duties as directed by the department coordinator/department assistant coordinator.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive benefit package.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• 401K.
• Health insurance - vision and dental included.
• Life and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED