Senior Solar PV Instructor | NABCEP Educator & Field Mentor

TLN Worldwide Enterprises; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International in Champaign, IL seeks an instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, aligning with NABCEP Task Analysis for cohorts of up to 15. You will prepare participants for the NABCEP exam and for entry‑level work on residential, commercial and utility‑scale installations, and supervise the job-site practicum.

You will deliver PV safety, core knowledge, design and installation modules, lead hands‑on lab activities, enforce safety, assess learners and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• Three or more years of PV installation or maintenance experience.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Associate credential.
• Experience training or mentoring installers; teaching preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC Articles 690 and 705.
• Ability to connect with adult learners from communities underrepresented in the trades.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solar modules and safety training to participants.
• Lead hands-on installation on mock roofs and ground-mounted racks.
• Teach Construction Career Cluster foundations with the Training Manager.
• Enforce lab and job-site safety practices.
• Assess participants with tests and lab checklists.
• Prepare participants for NABCEP Photovoltaic Associate exam.
• Supervise the job site practicum with host contractor.
• Identify participants who are struggling and re-teach as needed.

Job description

AOE International in Champaign, IL seeks an instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, aligning with NABCEP Task Analysis for cohorts of up to 15. You will prepare participants for the NABCEP exam and for entry‑level work on residential, commercial and utility‑scale installations, and supervise the job-site practicum.

You will deliver PV safety, core knowledge, design and installation modules, lead hands‑on lab activities, enforce safety, assess learners and coordinate with the