Electrician Instructor (Full-Time Preferred)

About the Role

Douglas Education Center (DEC) is launching a new Residential & Commercial Electrician program and seeking an experienced electrical professional who is interested in teaching and mentoring the next generation of electricians. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and direction of a new Electrician program scheduled to begin Summer 2026.

This role is ideal for skilled electricians looking to transition from the field into education, or for those with prior teaching experience who want to help build a program from the ground up. Instruction takes place in industry-relevant, fully equipped electrical training labs, designed with input from industry professionals to reflect real-world systems and practices.

What You'll Do

Teach electrician courses that combine hands-on lab instruction with classroom learning

Prepare and deliver lessons aligned with curriculum objectives and current industry standards

Instruct students with a range of skill levels and learning styles

Utilize instructional technology and digital tools to support classroom and lab-based learning

Maintain a safe, organized, and professional lab environment

Collaborate with academic leadership on curriculum development and program growth

Use the school's learning systems for attendance, grading, and student feedback

Participate in required meetings, program activities, and graduation ceremonies

Program Content Includes

Electricity I & II

National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards

Residential and Commercial Wiring

Motor Controls & PLCs

Renewable Energy Systems

Blueprint Reading & Schematics

Project Estimation

Motor Controls & Programmable Logic Controllers

What We're Looking For

Required:

Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical industry experience related to subjects taught

Strong practical knowledge of residential and commercial electrical systems

Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with adult learners

Comfort using basic technology for instruction and student tracking

Preferred (Not Required):

Teaching or training experience

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Experience across multiple areas of electrical work (construction, maintenance, renewable energy, controls, etc.)

Why Join Us?

Be part of launching a new electrician program at an established school with over 120 years of history.

Teach in an instructor-led, hands-on learning environment

Work in industry-relevant, fully equipped electrical labs built to industry standards

Daytime schedule (no on-call, no nights in the field)

Opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and program direction

Make a direct impact on students entering a high-demand skilled trade

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, credentials, and role level (Instructor or Lead Instructor).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with adult learners

Comfort using basic technology for instruction and student tracking

Strong practical knowledge of residential and commercial electrical systems

Experience across multiple areas of electrical work (construction, maintenance, renewable energy, controls, etc.)

Experience:

teaching or training: 1 year (Preferred)

hands on electrical industry: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Journeyman or Master Electrician License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person