Electrical Trade Instructor

Department of Administrative Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) seeks an Electrical Trade Instructor to teach at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Waterbury, CT.

The role combines classroom and hands-on lab instruction in electrical technologies, aligning lessons with current industry practices and safety standards. The instructor will develop curricula, assess student learning, and collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to ensure workforce readiness and academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and ability to deliver lessons and assess student knowledge.
• Knowledge of educational principles, teaching strategies, and ability to work with diverse learners.
• Ability to integrate educational technology to enhance instruction.
• Experience with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design lesson/unit plans to teach electrical technologies.
• Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom and labs following the Electrical Program Description.
• Collaborate with business partners and district staff to keep curricula current with industry practices.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives.
• Provide tutoring and academic counseling and maintain classroom records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Products

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Differentiated instruction

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced electronics professional who is passionate about preparing the next generation of skilled technicians?

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for an anticipated position as an Electrical Trade Instructor to join our team at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School in Waterbury, CT.

CTECS is seeking a dedicated Electrical Trade Instructor to provide engaging, hands-on instruction that equips students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for success in today’s electrical and electronics industries.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver a comprehensive curriculum that blends classroom instruction with immersive laboratory experiences, helping students master circuit design, electronics systems, troubleshooting, robotics, and the safe use of industry-standard tools and equipment. You will develop and deliver engaging lessons using current instructional technologies, assess student learning, and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where students can build confidence and technical expertise. Beyond the classroom, you will collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to school and district initiatives that support student achievement and workforce readiness. If you are committed to excellence in technical education and enjoy mentoring future skilled trades professionals, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact with CTECS.

To be considered for this position, Electrical Trade Instructors must possess the following certification and license:

• An E-1 electrical contractor’s license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at the time of application.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Electrical experience.

• Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Electrical requirements to receive an initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.

• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description to teach the approved electrical curriculum effectively. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Electrical Program Description.

• Apprentice training, or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with electrical. The transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and apply it proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).

• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area endorsement.

• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements required to operate a CTECS STV within the first year of employment

• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

• OSHA Train-the-trainer (CF-1926) certification within two years of employment.

• Completion of VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course (approved by CT-SDE.)

• For a list of approved special education courses, please click on this link: CT-SDE Approved Special Education Course List

OSHA Train-the-Trainer (CFR-1926) certification within two years of employment.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location: Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, in Waterbury, CT.
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits**page to learn more!**

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work and
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Who We Are

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal and Assistant Principal.
• Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off-campus production sites.
• CTECS Electrical Instructors teach courses in the discipline of electrical technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Electrical instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Electrical instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Electrical Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
• Electrical instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).
• CTECS Electrical instructors educate students on proper safety procedures and competencies that are aligned to the current National Electrical Code that are currently adopted in Connecticut. These codes dictate the adopted practice of installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Additionally, instructors in the electrical technology area report to a department head.

Working Conditions:

• CTECS Electrical Instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are often very practical and include hands-on instruction in the classroom.
• Instructors in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Instructors may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the electrical trade and projects being taught.
• Instructors in this technology area are required to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the electrical trade/s will be required.
• CTECS Electrical Instructors will be required to teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands-on training which include, but are not limited to: electrical lab, theory room, off-campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on-campus production sites.
• CTECS Electrical Instructors work on a variety of sites to complement real-world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum.
• These sites include working with established businesses, and construction sites, to connect their students with employment opportunities and resources.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.
• Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.
• Experience utilizing oral and written communication skills
• Experience using interpersonal skills
• Experience providing instructional support
• Experience maintaining records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district-wide and school-specific initiatives.
• Experience with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Prior connections to the school culture, i.e. PAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.