Electrical Instructor

Porter-and-Chester-Institute; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute is seeking an Electrical Instructor in Springfield, MA. This full-time role offers $65,000 to $75,000 per year and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for an experienced electrician transitioning into teaching.

We value real-world electrical expertise and will train you to teach. You’ll bring hands-on skills into classroom and lab, helping students prepare for licensing and career success while earning a stable, rewarding position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Mass E, A or B Electrical license.
• At least 3 years of hands-on electrical experience.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on electrical skills using real equipment and real-world scenarios.
• Demonstrate proper installation, wiring methods, and safety procedures.
• Share jobsite knowledge, troubleshooting techniques, and code best practices.
• Mentor students at different skill levels—from beginners to advanced learners.
• Prepare students for licensing, certification, and real-world success.
• Participate in paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Work independently while being supported by an experienced education team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mass Electrical license (E, A or B)

Job description

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Electrical Instructor

Full time Springfield, MA, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Electrical Instructor – Put Your Experience to Work (No Teaching Experience Needed)

Are you an experienced electrician who’s tired of the grind — emergency calls, long jobsite hours, tight crawl spaces, ladders all day, and the wear-and-tear on your body?

This is your chance to stay in the trade, share what you know, and build a stable, rewarding career training the next generation of electrical professionals.

We’re looking for industry professionals, not career teachers. If you know electrical work, we’ll teach you how to teach.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Electrical Instructor, you’ll bring real-world experience into the classroom and lab, showing students how the trade actually works — not just how it looks in a book.

You will:

• Teachhands‑on electrical skills using real equipment and real‑world scenarios
• Demonstrate proper installation, wiring methods, and safety procedures
• Share jobsite knowledge, troubleshooting techniques, and code best practices
• Mentor students at different skill levels — from beginners to advanced learners
• Prepare students for licensing, certification, and real‑world success
• Participate in paid training and ongoing professional development
• Work independently while being supported by an experienced education team

No lesson plans from scratch, no education degree required — we provide curriculum, training, and support.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Mass E, A or B Electrical license
• At least 3 years of hands‑on electrical experience
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, wiring methods, and safety standards
• Ability to work independently and manage your day
• Strong communication and organization skills

Why This Role?

• No weekends. No emergency service calls
• Formal and on‑the‑job training to become an instructor
• Make a real impact on students’ lives and careers
• Extend your electrical career without the physical toll

If you’re ready to step off the jobsite without stepping away from the trade, this could be the next great chapter of your career

About our company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC‑R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mon‑Thurs 6:30am- 3:00pm and Friday 7:30am-4:00pm