Solar Craft Instructor

Kleo Community Life Center • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KLEO Community Family Life Center (KLEO) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to serve as the Solar Craft Instructor. This role leads vocational training initiatives under KLEO’s Workforce Development Programs, delivering standardized, hands-on technical instruction to participants entering the Renewable Energy industry, specifically Photovoltaic systems and Solar Energy applications. The primary goal is to equip equity-eligible participants with technical competence supported by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) to acquire the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Associate Credentials. The selected individual will uphold the mission and vision of KLEO while supporting excellence and growth across all training initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of experience at a Journey or Technician level in the solar industry required
• Current First Aid/CPR Instructor certification required
• Computer literacy required (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and data management environments)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
• NCCER, NABCEP, and OSHA certifications are highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical program preferred
• Ability to maintain a firm environment to ensure compliance with professional industry standards
• Proficiency in instructional technology and digital databases used for tracking performance data
• Comfort with different education techniques and openness to new developments in the field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of participants in our program from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Facilitates instruction in photovoltaic systems, design, operations, construction, and safety best practices.
• Designs and implements hands-on, lab-oriented solar technology and engineering activities.
• Provides project-based lessons that interconnect career development with technical knowledge.
• Enforces strict adherence to OSHA standards and industry safety protocols during all classroom and lab activities.
• Maintains positive rapport with participants, staff, program partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Uses Learning Management Systems (NCCER Connect) and other instructional technology to track performance.
• Conducts outdoor lab work and hands-on training to provide technical capacity for renewable energy careers.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission and operational needs of the organization.

What This Job Offers

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