HVAC Instructor: Hands-On Teaching + Sign-On Bonus

Tidewater Tech; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tidewater Tech in Norfolk, VA, is seeking an experienced HVAC/R technician to transition into an instructor role and train the next generation of HVAC technicians. You will teach hands-on classes, keep students engaged, and help maintain equipment in a climate-controlled classroom.

We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program, a stable full-time schedule, and full benefits from day one. This role emphasizes hands-on teaching with ample room to mentor adult learners and shape curriculum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical HVAC/R work experience.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification (can be completed within 6 months of hire).
• EPA refrigerant certification (can be completed within 6 months of hire).
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in mentoring adult students.
• Comfortable with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for recordkeeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Teach HVAC/R classes on a regular schedule in a hands‑on classroom and lab setting.
• Create a welcoming, supportive learning environment that keeps students engaged and on track.
• Help develop curriculum, prepare course materials, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Track attendance, grades, and student progress, and flag students who need extra support.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and Campus leadership on scheduling and student outcomes.
• Take part in ongoing instructor training and professional development.

Skills

HVAC/R experience

Communication skills

Mentoring adults

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tidewater Tech in Norfolk, VA, is seeking an experienced HVAC/R technician to transition into an instructor role and train the next generation of HVAC technicians. You will teach hands-on classes, keep students engaged, and help maintain equipment in a climate-controlled classroom.

We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program, a stable full-time schedule, and full benefits from day one. This role emphasizes hands-on teaching with ample room to mentor adult learners and shape curriculum.