Electrical Instructor

Midwest Technical Institute, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Midwest Technical Institute, Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical Instructor to teach and mentor adult students pursuing careers in the electrical trade.

The role requires hands-on lab instruction, industry-standard practices, and preparation for certifications while fostering a constructive, organized learning environment. You will join MTI’s team dedicated to helping students build confidence, gain marketable skills, and move into rewarding careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional electrical industry experience.
• Teaching or training experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, codes, and safety standards.
• Current industry certifications preferred, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction and hands-on lab training using an established curriculum.
• Demonstrate industry best practices, safety standards, and electrical techniques.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, practical assessments, and exams.
• Prepare students for industry certifications and entry-level employment.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Track student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
• Ensure lab equipment and materials are maintained and ready for instruction.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to support student success and continuous program improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and maintain applicable certifications.

Skills

Electrical industry experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Safety standards knowledge

Job description

Build Futures. Change Lives. Grow Your Career.

We believe in the power of change. Every student who walks through our doors comes with dreams, goals, and the potential to create a better future for themselves. At MTI, our mission is to help turn that potential into real-world success.

And it all starts with our faculty and staff.

Why Join MTI?

At Midwest Technical Institute, we know the importance of having a work/life balance. We also take pride in being able to offer our employees options when it comes to health and wellness. Here’s a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Work four days per week - giving you a three-day weekend
• 13 company paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid vacation plus 5 additional PTO days
• Choice of two different healthcare plans
• 401k with generous company match
• Dental, vision and other insurance coverages available at large company rates
• HSA and other benefits also available

Position: Electrical Instructor

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Id: 228

# of Openings: 1

Electrical Instructor

Midwest Technical Institute – Springfield, IL

Pay: $56,000–$65,000 annually (based on experience)

Two Shifts Available: Monday–Thursday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM or 2:00 PM-11:00 PM

Help Train the Next Generation of Electricians

Midwest Technical Institute is seeking an experienced Electrical Instructor to teach and mentor adult students preparing for careers in the electrical trade. If you have strong industry experience and enjoy helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction and hands-on lab training using an established curriculum.
• Demonstrate industry best practices, safety standards, and electrical techniques.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, practical assessments, and exams.
• Prepare students for industry certifications and entry-level employment.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Track student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
• Ensure lab equipment and materials are maintained and ready for instruction.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to support student success and continuous program improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and maintain applicable certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional electrical industry experience .
• Teaching or training experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, codes, and safety standards.
• Current industry certifications preferred, where applicable.

Be part of something that truly matters.

Our students trade uncertainty for confidence, passion for a clear path, and determination for careers they love. As an employee at MTI, you play a direct role in that transformation.

Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps students move up in life — gaining skills, building confidence, and creating futures they once thought were out of reach.

Here, success isn’t measured only by outcomes. It’s measured by lives changed.

We invest in you—both professionally & personally

Our Total Rewards package encompasses not only your salary, but also support for your health and wellness, work/life balance, and financial future.

• Medical, dental and vision plans available after qualifying service window
• Life Insurance Options
• Short Term / Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Future - Company Match up to 4% with our 401(k) plan

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Competitive PTO and vacation time available

Employee Scholarship - MTI employees can refer immediate family for a $1,000 scholarship to attend MTI

Must be employed 90 days and have started prior to October 1st to be eligible for paid time off Benefits may change during open enrollment.

MTI Faculty & Staff

More than teachers — they’re mentors, guides, and champions of change.

Our instructors are at the heart of everything we do. They bring real-world experience, industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.

They don’t just teach skills — they inspire confidence, push students to chase their goals, and guide them toward achieving more than they ever imagined.

At MTI, instructors don’t just prepare students for jobs. They prepare them for life.

The team behind every success story.

Our dedicated staff both behind-the-scenes and face-to-face with students to support every step of their journey.

From admissions and financial aid to student services and career placement, our teams ensure each student has the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed.

Every role matters. Every department makes an impact. And together, we create an environment where students and employees can thrive.

Our Culture

At MTI, it’s not just about the skills learned. It’s about transforming lives. Unlocking potential. And creating futures full of possibilities for students who never thought any of it was possible.

Our thousands of graduates are proof that when passion meets opportunity, success follows. During their time at MTI, we help them move up, build confidence, and achieve real, lasting success. We’ve had many graduates come back to MTI as instructors and use their experience to help teach the next generation.

The MTI team is united by a shared purpose: helping our students start rewarding careers.

Together, we’re not just changing careers — we’re changing lives.

• Positive Attitude - Be a source of positive energy that lifts up the people around you.
• Respect - Treat others with compassion, integrity, and courtesy and do not rush to judgment.
• Initiative - Seize the opportunities in front of you to create a better, more enriching learning environment.
• Dedication - Fully commit and give your maximum time and energy.
• Excellence - Strive for high quality in every action to create work that shines.
• P.R.I.D.E.: To be satisfied and fulfilled by your effort and accomplishment.

Your success is our students’ success.

The success of our students is our WHY — it’s the reason we do what we do.

When you join MTI, you become part of a team that believes in people, invests in growth, and works every day to make a meaningful difference.

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want a career with purpose…we want to meet you.