HVAC Instructor (Part-Time)

Tidewater Tech • Norfolk, VA

21h • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Tidewater Tech is seeking an experienced HVAC/R technician to teach part-time at its Norfolk, Virginia campus. The HVAC program prepares adult students for entry-level careers through hands-on training with real-world heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Instruction covers air conditioning and refrigeration, heating systems, commercial AC and refrigeration, comfort and psychometrics, heat pumps, and advanced troubleshooting and service. The instructor will help prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, including EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification, OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification, DPOR credit toward future Journeyman HVAC Certification, and the Industrial Competency Exam (ICE). No prior teaching experience is required; Tidewater Tech provides a five-day paid instructor training program.

The role is based at 2331 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518. Part-time schedule options are Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or Monday–Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pay is up to $35 per hour, based on experience. The position offers predictable weekday hours, with no on-call emergencies or weekend service calls. Curriculum, materials, and administrative support are provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of practical, hands-on HVAC/R work experience.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification, which may be completed within 6 months of hire.
• EPA refrigerant certification, which may be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in mentoring adult students.
• Comfort with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, for recordkeeping and reporting.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage a classroom in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous classroom, lab, or apprenticeship-instruction experience.
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach HVAC/R classes on a regular schedule in a hands-on classroom and lab setting.
• Create a welcoming, supportive learning environment that keeps students engaged and on track.
• Help develop curriculum and prepare course materials.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Track attendance, grades, and student progress, and flag students who need extra support.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and campus leadership on scheduling and student outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing instructor training and professional development.
• Help prepare students for industry-recognized credentials.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Five-day paid instructor training program.
• Curriculum, materials, and administrative support provided.
• Predictable weekday schedule with no on-call emergencies or weekend service calls.
• Ongoing instructor training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED