HVACR Instructor SY

Position Details

• Position Type:
  High School/ Career and Technical Education
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location:
  
  POLYTECH High School
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 SY
• Closing Date: 05/29/2026
• District: POLYTECH School District

POLYTECH School District is seeking experienced candidates with strong interpersonal skills to join our high school team. As an HVACR Teacher, you will carry out a variety of activities outlined below.

• Provide high quality standards‑based and student‑centered instruction to POLYTECH students.
• Consult with the program advisory committee to evaluate and update curriculum and course of study.
• Establish clear objectives for all units, lessons and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to address diverse student learning styles, needs and interests.
• Use career‑related and instructional technology to enhance student learning and expand learning opportunities.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis, provide effective feedback to students and use data to inform adjustments to instruction and/or student supports.
• Enter student attendance, grading and other required information in eSchool
  
  Plus in a timely manner.
• Supervise and prepare students for Career Technical Student Organization membership and events.
• Collaborate with the CTE Coordinator to enhance and expand cooperative education opportunities.
• Build partnerships with local businesses, unions, and industry stakeholders.
• Track student progress toward technical competencies and industry certifications.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and culturally sensitive manner.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Demonstrate and model respect for individuals and responsible citizenship.
• Integrate industry‑recognized curriculum including NCCER Core and NCCER HVACR Level 1 competencies.
• Supervise and support students during lab activities, service projects, and work‑based learning experiences.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings for assigned students.
• Complete all Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS) forms and processes in a timely manner.
• Participate in all required professional learning programs.
• Comply with federal and state regulations and district policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited 4‑year college or university OR two (2) years of college or technical training, plus six (6) years of work experience in accordance with Delaware Professional Standards Board regulations (14 DE Admin. Code 1559).
• Licensure and Certification:
  Must meet Delaware requirements for teaching licensure and subject area certification(s) in accordance with Delaware Professional Standards Board regulations (14 DE Admin. Code 1500). (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Code/title
  14/1500/index.shtml
• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification (preferred).
• Journeyperson or Master HVACR license preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) years work experience related to HVACR, or related vocational field(s); two (2) of which must be within the last five (5) years; or a minimum of six (6) years of work experience by teaching in or directly supervising educators in a related area, two (2) of which must be within the last five (5) years.
• Experience with residential and/or commercial HVACR systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, refrigeration cycles, piping, ductwork, and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing and delivering blended learning instruction courses in Schoology or similar learning management system (preferred).
• Experience teaching or interacting with high school students (preferred).