Electrical Trades Instructor — Commercial, Residential & Industrial Systems

100Hires, Inc.; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for you and family

Paid Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute in Exton, PA seeks an experienced instructor to shape the next generation of electricians. You’ll lead hands-on training in power distribution, conduit bending, and service panel upgrades while building an inclusive classroom.

This role emphasizes safety, curriculum development, mentorship, and real-world diagnostics of single-phase and multi-phase commercial systems. A strong background in field work and teaching experience is valued, with paid training and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 5 years practical field experience required.
• Journeyman/Licensed Technician or NCCER Instructor, or related degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate: Create an inclusive classroom where curiosity thrives and concepts click.

Skills

Power distribution

Branch circuit wiring

Conduit bending

Lighting layouts

Service panel upgrades

Load calculations

Troubleshooting (single- and multi-)

Communication

Patience & empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years practical field experience

Journeyman/Licensed Technician

NCCER Certified Instructor

Associate/Bachelor’s in related field

Job description

Shape the Next Generation of ElectriciansPicture your morning: you unlock a modern lab, set up a conduit-bending demo, and review a hands-on exercise on service panel upgrades. By mid-day, you’re coaching students through load calculations on single-phase and multi-phase commercial setups. In the afternoon, you’re mentoring a team as they troubleshoot lighting layouts—wrapping up before the weekend, because your Saturdays and Sundays are yours.Compensation & Schedule$36.00–$38.00 per hour with OT possibilitiesWeekends OFFPaid TrainingComprehensive BenefitsTuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family, available across UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: vacation, sick, flexible, and holiday programsRetirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parentsHealth, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependentsPet insurance through ASPCAHealth plan enrollment eligibility starts the first of the month following completion of one full month of employmentWhat You’ll DoInspire and educate: Build an inclusive classroom where curiosity thrives and concepts click.Lead hands-on training: Demonstrate real-world techniques in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems.Develop curriculum: Partner with academics to refine courses and add content aligned with current industry trends.Mentor students: Guide project work, promote critical thinking, and coach innovative problem-solving.Champion safety: Model and enforce safety standards and procedures in every lab and lesson.What You BringEducation: High school diploma or GEDExperience: 5 years of practical field experience required (teaching experience excluded from the 5 years). Journeyman/Licensed Technician, NCCER Certified Instructor, or an associate/bachelor’s in a related field is a plus.Technical mastery: Power distribution, branch circuit wiring, conduit bending, lighting layouts, service panel upgrades, load calculations, and troubleshooting for single-phase and multi-phase commercial systems.Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to connect with learners and colleagues.Patience & empathy: A coaching mindset that meets each student where they are.About UsIt’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. At Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about changing lives—our students’ and our employees’. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time. That starts with yours. Come be part of our legacy.