Adjunct Automotive Instructor -Part-Time

Porter and Chester; Bridgeport, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking an Adjunct Automotive Instructor (Part-Time) to teach hands-on automotive repair using real vehicles and shop equipment. No teaching degree is required as curriculum and training are provided.

You will mentor students at varying skill levels and help them prepare for ASE certifications. The role emphasizes safety, diagnostics, and practical repair techniques, offering a pathway to remain in the industry while transitioning to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on automotive repair experience.
• ASE Certifications required within 6–12 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics, electrical systems, engine performance, and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on automotive repair and diagnostic skills using real vehicles and shop equipment.
• Demonstrate proper safety procedures, tool usage, and repair techniques.
• Share troubleshooting strategies, customer service insights, and workflow best practices.
• Mentor students at various skill levels — from entry-level to advanced learners.
• Prepare students for industry certifications (ASE and state licensing where applicable).
• Participate in paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Work independently while receiving support from an experienced education team.

Skills

Hands-on repair

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Mentoring

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certifications

Job description

Adjunct Automotive Instructor -Part-Time

Adjunct Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bridgeport, CT, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1774

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Sign-on Bonus: $1500.00

Automotive Instructor – Put Your Experience to Work (No Teaching Experience Needed)

Are you an experienced automotive technician who’s tired of flat-rate pressure, weekend shifts, and the physical grind of the shop?

This is your opportunity to stay in the industry you love, share your real-world knowledge, and build a stable, rewarding career training the next generation of automotive professionals.

We’re looking for skilled technicians — not career teachers. If you know the trade, we’ll teach you how to teach.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teach hands‑on automotive repair and diagnostic skills using real vehicles and shop equipment
• Demonstrate proper safety procedures, tool usage, and repair techniques
• Share troubleshooting strategies, customer service insights, and workflow best practices
• Mentor students at various skill levels — from entry‑level to advanced learners
• Prepare students for industry certifications (ASE and state licensing where applicable)
• Participate in paid training and ongoing professional development
• Work independently while receiving support from an experienced education team

No lesson plans from scratch, no education degree required — we provide curriculum, training, and support.

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 3 years of hands‑on automotive repair experience
• ASE Certifications required within 6-12 months of hire
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics, electrical systems, engine performance, and repair procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage your day
• Strong communication and organization skills

Why This Role?

• No flat-rate stress. No weekend shop hours
• Formal and on‑the‑job training to become an instructor
• Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and careers
• Extend your automotive career without the physical strain of daily shop work

If you’re ready to step out of the service bay without stepping away from the industry, this could be the next great chapter of your career.

About our company

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 8 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.