Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas; Illinois; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Instructor to join our National Training Team. You will translate complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high‑quality learning experiences for adult learners in a data center context.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab delivery, safety compliance, and continuous curriculum improvement, supported by Salesforce/LMS systems and cross-functional collaboration.

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 grasp and convey highly technical subject matter clearly.
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training environments.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers as Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data center environments.
• Teach foundational and intermediate technical concepts, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, and DCIM platforms.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises while enforcing OSHA and NFPA-aligned safety practices.
• Evaluate student troubleshooting performance using scenario-based diagnostics and checklists.
• Provide students with supplementary resources for deeper learning and professional certifications.
• Dedicate capacity to curriculum modernization and feedback to improve labs and content.

Skills

Critical facilities experience

Instructional skills

Technical training

Live delivery (Zoom)

Safety standards

Data center

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SCADA

DCIM

BMS

OSHA/NFPA 70E

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Instructor to join our National Training Team. You will translate complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high‑quality learning experiences for adult learners in a data center context.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab delivery, safety compliance, and continuous curriculum improvement, supported by Salesforce/LMS systems and cross-functional collaboration.