Construction Electrician Instructor

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

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‑demands 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 toward a fulfilling career.

Location: 7020 N Military Hwy Norfolk, VA 23518

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

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
• 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.

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

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
• Electric services
• Conduit installation methods
• 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.

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

• 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

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

• 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 teaching experience is a plus

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, and construction safety
• Abili…