Construction Electrician Instructor

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

ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!

At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities.

Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career.

Location: 7020 N Military Hwy Norfolk, VA 23518

Compensation:
Up to $40/hour + $2,500 sign on bonus!

Are You an Experienced Electrician Ready for a Career Change?

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is seeking experienced Electricians, Construction Electricians, and Electrical Trades Professionals to join our team as instructors.

If you have hands-on electrical experience and enjoy mentoring others, this is your opportunity to step out of the field and into a rewarding career where you can train and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals exploring:

• Electrician jobs
• Electrical instructor careers
• Skilled trades teaching opportunities
• Commercial electrician careers
• NCCER electrical training roles
• Vocational education careers

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

Why Consider Teaching?

Many experienced electricians never consider teaching-but those who do often discover it is one of the most rewarding and stable paths in their career.

At AIM, you'll:

• Share your real-world electrical experience with future trades professionals
• Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to field work
• Make a lasting impact on students entering the construction and electrical trades industry
• Continue developing your own technical knowledge while mentoring others
• Work in a structured, team-oriented educational environment

About the Role

As a Construction Electrician Instructor (Electrical Trades Instructor), you will provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in core electrical concepts and construction trade practices.

You will teach students across topics including:

• Basic electricity
• Electrical wiring methods
• Electric services
• Conduit installation methods
• Motor principles
• Electrical controls
• Life safety systems
• Construction safety practices

This role combines technical expertise, mentorship, and hands-on instruction to prepare students for successful careers in the electrical and construction trades industry.

Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Teach electrical trades classes on a regularly scheduled basis
• Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for students
• Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom and lab settings
• Assist with curriculum development and course material preparation
• Maintain classroom tools, lab equipment, and instructional materials
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress
• Submit evaluations, reports, and required documentation on time
• Support student retention and academic success initiatives
• Participate in instructor training, faculty meetings, and professional development
• Assist with equipment and supply inventory management
• Communicate student attendance concerns and performance issues to leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational, technical, or construction-related training preferred

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the electrical or construction trades field
• Experience as a Construction Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Technician preferred
• Previous vocational training or…