High Performance Powertrains (HPPT) Instructor

Wyotech; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Health insurance - vision and dental

Life and short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming is seeking industry professionals to train the next generation of technicians in our High Performance Power Trains (HPPT) program. No teaching experience? No problem—bring your knowledge, work ethic, and desire to make a difference and support our mission of Best Training.

Best Experience. Best Outcomes. Join a collaborative shop environment with opportunities to mentor students while maintaining high standards of safety and quality in instruction and hands-on

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-performance auto industry focusing on tuning, drivability, and diagnostics
• Tech-savvy with ability to adapt to educational/technical software
• Hands-on experience with classic vehicles, custom trucks, race cars, or performance builds
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset in a shop-floor environment
• Dynamometers experience is a plus; ASE certifications are a plus and show commitment to craftsmanship

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce WyoTech policies; advise students on attendance, grades, professionalism, and personal issues to ensure program completion
• Submit grades, tests, attendance, and materials; plan instruction based on syllabus; ensure learning objectives are met; utilize CANVAS LMS
• Support EPA and safety procedures; encourage safe, quality student work with safety precautions
• Maintain and repair class equipment and tool inventory; secure the workspace
• Attend instructor meetings, graduations, and registrations; participate in curriculum development and professional development
• Foster motivation and enthusiasm in shop and classroom; build professional rapport with students
• Prepare for class; have materials ready; provide necessary information and assignments; provide peer tutors as needed
• Monitor class and shop; maintain control of classroom during lessons
• Follow ADA requirements; be available 15 minutes before/after class
• Maintain security on tests and lesson plans; preserve confidentiality
• Other duties as directed by department coordinators

Skills

5+ years automotive industry

tech-savvy

hands-on classic vehicles

team-oriented

safety mindful

Education

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

CANVAS LMS

Job description

Description

First Review: October 23rd, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Salary: $62,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually, DOE

WyoTech’s mission is simple but bold: BEST TRAINING. BEST EXPERIENCE. BEST OUTCOMES.

WyoTech is seeking industry professionals to help train the next generation of technicians in our High Performance Power Trains (HPPT) specialty program. No teaching experience? No problem! Bring your knowledge, work ethic, and desire to make a difference and support our mission of Best Training. Best Experience. Best Outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure the enforcement of WyoTech policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook; Advise students on attendance, grades, professionalism, and personal problems to ensure completion of their career program
• Submit grades, tests, attendance, and all other material; Plan class instruction based on syllabus and ensure learning objectives are met. Ensure all educational activity is conducted ethically and legally; Utilize the CANVAS LMS system
• Support EPA and safety procedures; Encourage students to do safe, quality work with safety precautions
• Maintain and attend to the repair as necessary of class equipment and tool inventory. Lock up your area
• Attend scheduled instructor meetings, graduation, and registration; Participate in curriculum and professional development; Communicate effectively with all WyoTech faculty and staff
• Encourage motivation and enthusiasm in the shop and classroom; Develop a professional rapport with the students
• Prepare adequately for class and shop prior to start time; Have supplemental teaching items ready; Provide appropriate information, resources, and assignments for a lesson; Provide peer tutors as needed
• Monitor class; Remain in control of the class throughout the classroom lesson and in the shop
• Follow ADA Requirements
• Be available for students 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after scheduled class time
• Always maintain security on all tests and lesson plans; Always maintain confidentiality
• Other related duties as directed by the department coordinator/department assistant coordinator

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet state certification, regulatory agencies, and accrediting body requirements including but not limited to:

• 5+ years of experience in the high-performance automotive industry, with a focus on tuning, drivability, and diagnostics
• Tech-savvy and computer proficient, with the ability to quickly adapt to industry-specific software used in an educational or technical setting
• Hands-on experience with classic vehicles, custom trucks, race cars, or other performance-focused builds
• A collaborative mindset with a positive, team-oriented attitude in a shop-floor environment
• Experience with dynamometers is a plus
• Industry certifications (such as ASE) are a plus and demonstrate commitment to craftsmanship and continuous improvement

Why WyoTech:

• Work with students to make a difference in their lives
• Work with a great company that supports not only their staff but the community aswell
• Team building
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive benefit package
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Health insurance - vision and dental included
• Life and short-term disability

The Laramie community has the small-town charm with big city events. If you love the outdoors our community is only a 30-minute drive from multiple mountains. Whether you are looking to go snowmobiling or fishing in the Snowy Range or mountain climbing and biking at Vedauwoo National Forest. Laramie does not disappoint in our outdoor activities. We are only a short drive from the Wyoming capitol or Colorado if you are looking to get your big city fix. Laramie cares about its community and is why many residents call it "Laradise". To check out more click here.

Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation and driver's license check.