HVAC Instructor; Part Time, Evenings

CLASSIFICATION:Adult Workforce Education

REPORTS TO:Director of Industrial Workforce

PAY RATE:$31.20/hr

Position Type: Career/Technical Education

• Provide classroom and lab instruction on an as-needed basis, following established curriculum and lesson plans.
• Support student learning in HVAC subject areas.
• Supervise students in classroom and lab environments to ensure a safe, productive, and respectful learning atmosphere.
• Maintain accurate attendance and student progress records when serving as the instructor of record.
• Collaborate with program staff and maintain communication with the Program Coordinator regarding student learning needs and program continuity.
• Uphold school policies, program standards, and the student code of conduct while promoting a positive image of Auburn Career Center.
• Assist in maintaining instructional areas, equipment, and supplies in safe and proper condition; adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse student learning styles and ensure continued progress in the absence of the regular instructor.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and strong interpersonal skills while serving as a positive role model for students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administration.

• Required to have Section 608 Technician Certification Credentials.
• High School Diploma required.
• Maintain a valid Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Adult Education Permit or equivalent.
• Must comply with Ohio Revised Code
  -Criminal Records Check.
• Must pass a drug screen at the time of hire and comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

The following are essential for successfully performing assigned duties:

• Core 608 Topics:
  Environmental Impacts, Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol, Section 608 Regulations, Substitute Refrigerants and oils, Refrigeration, Three R Definitions, Recovery Techniques, Dehydration Evacuation, Safety, Shipping.
• Principles, methods, and practices of heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, including installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Safe operation of HVAC tools, machinery, and diagnostic instruments.
• Classroom and laboratory safety protocols, OSHA standards, and best practices for student supervision in a shop environment.
• Curriculum design and instructional strategies appropriate for high school/CTE students, including integration of industry standards and certifications.

• Operating and demonstrating the use of HVAC equipment, tools, gauges, and testing instruments.
• Diagnosing and repairing HVAC system issues while modeling safe work practices for students.
• Effective communication, both oral and written, to convey technical information to diverse learners.
• Recordkeeping, assessment, and maintaining accurate student performance data.
• Building relationships with students, colleagues, and industry partners to support program development and work‑based learning.

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, and climb as necessary to demonstrate and supervise HVAC tasks in a lab or shop setting.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and assist students with similar tasks when needed.
• Enforce safety rules consistently while monitoring multiple students working with tools and equipment simultaneously.
• Adapt teaching methods and demonstrations to meet varied learning styles and ability levels.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness in a noisy, active lab environment while ensuring student safety.
• Model professionalism, punctuality, and workplace ethics aligned with industry expectations.

Working Conditions:

• The work environment combines traditional classroom instruction with hands‑on laboratory/shop activities. The instructor is routinely exposed to:
• Loud noises from compressors, motors, power tools, and ventilation systems.
• Moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, refrigerants, and cleaning/maintenance chemicals.
• Temperature variations when working near hot equipment, outdoor projects, or refrigerated spaces.
• Safety‑sensitive conditions requiring…