Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Parental Leave

EAP and Wellness

Paid time off over 40 days

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The ideal candidate is technically strong, safety-minded, and capable of translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured learning experiences for adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

You will teach entry-level to mid-level technicians in data center environments, manage labs, assess progress, and collaborate with curriculum teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects to technicians and operators.
• Strong technical background; able to convey highly technical subjects clearly.
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments.
• Fluency with Generative AI tools for instructional prep and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry-level to mid-level data center roles.
• Administer assessments, track attendance, and tutor students as needed.
• Maintain lab standards and safety practices (OSHA/NFPA aligned).
• Update and manage curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans.
• Utilize Salesforce/LMS to document grades, certifications, and attendance.

Skills

Data center experience

Instructional leadership

Adult training delivery

Technical communication

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

LMS

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The ideal candidate is technically strong, safety-minded, and capable of translating complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured learning experiences for adult learners preparing for uptime-sensitive environments.

You will teach entry-level to mid-level technicians in data center environments, manage labs, assess progress, and collaborate with curriculum teams.