Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings (401(k))

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The ideal candidate translates complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners.

We value a strong data center background, instructional experience, and the ability to teach in-person and virtually, focusing on safety standards, hands-on labs, and real-world troubleshooting. This is a mission-driven role expanding tech access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers as a Critical Facility Engineer/Technician.
• 2-5 years of instructional skills teaching technical subjects.
• Strong technical background; able to convey complex topics clearly.
• Ability to teach live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry- to mid-level Critical Facilities Technicians/Engineers in data centers.
• Teach electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling, BMS/DCIM concepts.
• Lead hands-on labs, enforce OSHA and NFPA safety practices.
• Evaluate troubleshooting with scenario-based diagnostics and checklists.
• Provide resources on certifications and best practices.
• Allocate 10% non-instructional time to professional development and curriculum work.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to provide lab feedback and content clarity.
• Maintain Salesforce/LMS with grades, attendance, and performance notes.
• Support and update curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans.

Skills

Data center experience

Instructional skills

Strong technical background

Zoom / in-person training

Communication skills

Teaching adult learners

AI tools fluency

Team collaboration

Curriculum feedback

Education

Technical degree (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Tools

Zoom

LMS platforms

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician Instructor to join our National Training Team. The ideal candidate translates complex electrical and mechanical systems into structured, high-quality learning experiences for adult learners.

We value a strong data center background, instructional experience, and the ability to teach in-person and virtually, focusing on safety standards, hands-on labs, and real-world troubleshooting. This is a mission-driven role expanding tech access.