Trades Instructor- Electrical

The Electrical Trades Instructor delivers instruction using the Apex curriculum to help students develop foundational and advanced electrical trade skills. Responsibilities include facilitating classroom, virtual, and hands-on instruction through theory-based lessons, demonstrations, and practical application of residential, commercial, and basic industrial electrical systems. The instructor prepares students for entry-level employment by promoting technical competency, workplace professionalism, code compliance, and safety awareness aligned with industry standards.

Compensation:

$51,432/ yr

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in both electrical theory and hands-on electrical training within classroom and lab/shop environments.
• Deliver engaging instruction through lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, blueprint reading, and supervised hands-on electrical projects.
• Teach students the fundamentals of residential and commercial wiring, circuitry, electrical components, conduit bending, motor controls, troubleshooting, and electrical safety procedures.
• Provide instruction related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical calculations, electrical diagrams, and industry-standard installation practices.
• Determine the most effective methods for delivering training and prepare all necessary instructional materials, tools, equipment, supplies, and lab activities accordingly.
• Explain and demonstrate electrical jobs, tasks, tools, and procedures in accordance with current industry standards and safe work practices.
• Emphasize and enforce all electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout practices, proper PPE usage, tool safety, ladder safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Review applicable job safety analyses and ensure students understand and comply with all safety requirements and shop protocols.
• Organize, schedule, and provide supplemental instruction, tutoring, refresher training, and make-up sessions as needed.
• Ensure all electrical tools, meters, trainers, machinery, and equipment are properly maintained, cleaned, secured, and stored to support safety and operational efficiency.
• Guide, assign, supervise, and evaluate student work to ensure successful completion of curriculum objectives and hands-on electrical competencies.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations based on curriculum standards and learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, competency tracking, and student records in accordance with state, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
• Ensure students maintain professional conduct, proper safety practices, and compliance with all school policies and expectations.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, professional development sessions, curriculum updates, and accreditation-related activities.
• Maintain electrical licenses and industry certifications as required by state and accrediting standards.
• Serve as a professional representative and ambassador of Apex Technical School within the skilled trades community.
• Contribute to organizational success by accepting new assignments, assisting team members, learning new technologies, and continuously improving instructional outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school certification, apprenticeship completion, or related trade education preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the electrical trade required.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial electrical work preferred.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, or training experience is a plus.

Equipment Skills

• Thorough understanding of the safe operation and maintenance of electrical hand tools, power tools, meters, testing equipment, conduit tools, and related electrical equipment.
• Ability to safely use and demonstrate appropriate PPE and electrical safety equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrical theory, wiring methods, circuitry, blueprint reading, and electrical installation techniques.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and demonstrate practical problem-solving techniques.
• Strong oral, written, classroom management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and supervisors.
• Ability to teach and motivate a diverse student population with varying educational backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles.
• Strong organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to create a positive, professional, and safety-focused learning environment.