Automotive Technician Instructor - Three‑Day Weekends

Tidewater Tech; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tidewater Tech in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Automotive Technician Instructors to share real-world maintenance, diagnostics and repair knowledge with students.

No teaching experience required; we provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to help experienced technicians transition to the classroom. We offer both full-time and part-time roles with Fridays off to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on automotive maintenance, service, diagnostics, or repair experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, troubleshooting, repair procedures, and shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on automotive technology instruction in classroom and lab environments.
• Teach automotive maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair using industry‑standard tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate proper service procedures, shop safety practices, and diagnostic techniques.
• Mentor students as they develop technical skills and prepare for automotive careers.
• Evaluate student performance, monitor attendance, and maintain accurate instructional records.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support curriculum delivery, equipment readiness, and student success.

Skills

Hands-on automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Shop safety

Explain concepts clearly

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Industry-standard tools

Job description

Tidewater Tech in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Automotive Technician Instructors to share real-world maintenance, diagnostics and repair knowledge with students.

No teaching experience required; we provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to help experienced technicians transition to the classroom. We offer both full-time and part-time roles with Fridays off to promote work-life balance.