HVAC Instructor

Tidewater Tech • Norfolk, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Tidewater Tech is hiring an HVAC Instructor in Norfolk, Virginia, to prepare adult students for entry-level careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The instructor teaches hands-on classroom and lab training using real-world systems, covering air conditioning and refrigeration, heating systems, commercial AC and refrigeration, comfort and psychrometrics, heat pumps, and advanced troubleshooting and service. The program also prepares students for 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).

This role is intended for an experienced HVAC/R technician transitioning from field work to teaching. Prior teaching experience is not required. Tidewater Tech provides a five-day paid instructor training program, curriculum and materials, and administrative support. The position offers a predictable weekday schedule, with no on-call emergencies or weekend service calls. Pay is up to $35 per hour based on experience and qualifications, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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 using 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, prepare course materials, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Track attendance, grades, and student progress, and identify students who need additional support.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and campus leadership on scheduling and student outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing instructor training and professional development.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance from the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance from the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance from the first day of employment.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Five-day paid instructor training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED