Lead Data Center Critical Facilities Instructor

Per Scholas; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) employer match

EAP

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Instructor to train learners in data center operations, safety, and hands-on systems. You will deliver structured instruction, run labs, assess progress, and keep LMS records. The role emphasizes translating complex electrical and mechanical concepts into accessible lessons.

You should have 5+ years in data centers and a background in education, plus strong communication and collaboration skills to drive upskilling for uptime-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience teaching adults in structured training environments preferred.
• Strong ability to convey highly technical subjects clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for entry- to mid-level critical facilities roles.
• Develop and administer labs and assessments; monitor student progress.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure lab and classroom discipline.
• Maintain LMS records and contribute to curriculum updates.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to improve lab effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional skills

Data center operations

Safety standards (OSHA/NFPA 70E)

Public speaking & facilitation

Zoom/LMS proficiency

Generative AI for instruction

Education

Technical Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCADA

BMS/DCIM monitoring

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Critical Facilities Instructor to train learners in data center operations, safety, and hands-on systems. You will deliver structured instruction, run labs, assess progress, and keep LMS records. The role emphasizes translating complex electrical and mechanical concepts into accessible lessons.

You should have 5+ years in data centers and a background in education, plus strong communication and collaboration skills to drive upskilling for uptime-critical environments.