AE HVAC/R Instructor

Upper Valley Career Center; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Teachers Retirement System

Worker's Compensation

Job summary

Upper Valley Career Center in Ohio is seeking part-time evening instructors to teach one or more HVAC/R courses. Each class runs 4-5 weeks, with sessions 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday, as needed.

Instructors design activities aligned with program objectives and state standards, develop lesson plans, and monitor student progress using assessments. They coordinate with employers for real-world experiences and prepare students for industry credential assessments.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HVAC/R field experience, or a degree plus 3 years in HVAC/R
• EPA 608 Universal certification required or ability to obtain
• R410-A and NATE certifications required or ability to obtain
• Valid Ohio Adult Education Permit or ability to obtain
• Background check and drug-free workplace compliance

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and employability skills
• Develops lesson plans for adult students in classroom and laboratory settings
• Monitors student progress using formal and informal assessments
• Coordinates with employers to provide real-world experiences
• Prepares students for industry credential assessments
• Assists program coordinator with curriculum development, scheduling and committee meetings

Skills

HVAC/R experience

Teaching readiness

Education

HVAC/R degree or related field

Job description

General Job Description

Part‑time Evening Instructors needed. Applicants can teach one or several courses. Each class is approximately 4‑5 weeks in length, 2 nights a week.

The instructor will provide instructional activities that are consistent with the program objectives and academic standards adopted and established by the Upper Valley Career Center and the State of Ohio. Hours/Schedule: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork, positive peer relationships and reinforce employability skills essential to today’s workforce.
• Develops lesson plans that engage adult student learning in both the classroom and laboratory setting.
• Monitors student progress using formal and informal assessment strategies.
• Coordinates with employers to provide real‑world experiences and opportunities for students.
• Prepares students for industry credential assessments.
• Assists program coordinator with curriculum development, course scheduling and Program Advisory Committee meetings.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ work experience in field of expertise OR Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in field of expertise plus 3 years’ work experience in the residential HVAC/R or Maintenance industry.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain EPA 608 Universal, R410‑A and NATE Certifications.
• Demonstrates a solid foundation of the HVAC/R fundamentals, residential heating, heat pumps and cooling systems and metal duct fabrication.
• Holds or is able to obtain a valid Ohio State Board of Education Adult Education Permit.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug‑free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Salary

Appropriate placement on the Adult Education Intermittent/Hourly Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Compensation is $25.00 per hour for In‑House Training and $30.00 per hour for Off‑Site Training, on an as‑needed basis. Maximum 839 working hours in an academic year. One‑year contract with opportunity for renewal.

Other Benefits

State Teachers Retirement System and Worker's Compensation offered. Upon hire, additional benefits may be offered depending upon hours worked, job classification, and placement on the Upper Valley Career Center Salary Schedule. Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center.

This job posting description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The information contained in this document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.