HVAC Instructor; Part-Time) Norfolk, VA

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At Tidewater Tech
, we are committed to helping adult students develop the skills necessary for meaningful entry-level careers. Founded in 1969, our institution is steeped in a tradition of career education and workforce development. As a leading educational provider in the trade industry, our programs, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensure that students are well-prepared for today’s workplace. With high academic standards and hands‑on training, we create a learning environment that supports student success.

At Tidewater Tech, we’re dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

HVAC Instructor

Ready to move from the field to the classroom? Tidewater Tech is looking for an experienced HVAC/R technician to train the next generation in Norfolk, VA. This role is ideal for a technician ready to step off the truck and into a consistent, mission-driven instructor position — without losing touch with the hands‑on work that matters. If you're looking for a stable schedule, a climate-controlled classroom, and the chance to shape new HVAC technicians, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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Position Purpose

The HVAC program prepares students for entry-level careers in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration through hands‑on training on real‑world systems. As an instructor, you'll teach students to troubleshoot faulty AC units, repair heating systems, install ductwork, and work with commercial refrigeration, electrical components, and airflow dynamics — covering topics like air conditioning & refrigeration, heating systems, commercial AC & refrigeration, comfort & psychrometrics, heat pumps, and advanced troubleshooting & service.

You'll also 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) — equipping graduates for careers as AC technicians, HVAC installers, refrigeration technicians, HVAC engineers, and more.

No prior teaching experience required. We provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom.

• Pay: Up to $35/hour, based on experience
• Location: 2331 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
• Schedule Options - Part-Time (choose one):
  • Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Monday–Thursday, 4:30 pm–10:30 pm

• Get off the truck: predictable weekday hours, no on-call emergencies or weekend service calls.
• Share your expertise and build a legacy by training the next generation of HVAC/R technicians.
• Curriculum, materials, and administrative support provided — you focus on teaching, we handle the rest.
• Pay up to $35/hour based on experience.

• 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 flag students who need extra support.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Campus leadership on scheduling and student outcomes.
• Take part in ongoing instructor training and professional development.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of practical, hands‑on HVAC/R work experience.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (can be completed within 6 months of hire).
• EPA refrigerant certification (can be completed within 6 months of hire).
• Strong…