HVAC Instructor; Part-Time

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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.

Norfolk, VA

• Part-Time
• Up to $35/hr

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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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.

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…