HVAC Instructor

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential.

About Us – Big Changes, Better Benefits – Join us!

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.

• Full-Time & Part-Time
• Up to $35/hr + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

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, strong benefits, and the chance to shape new HVAC technicians, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
• Location:
  
  2331 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time and part-time options, see below

• 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.
• Full benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.
• Curriculum, materials, and administrative support provided — you focus on teaching, we handle the rest.
• $2500 sign-on bonus and pay up to $35/hour based on experience.

• Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am–2:00 pm and 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
• Monday–Thursday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm
• Monday–Thursday, 1:00 pm–10:30 pm

• Monday–Thursday, 7:30 am–2:30 pm
• Monday–Thursday, 4:00 pm–10:30 pm

• 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…