Skilled Trades - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Go VCE; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking a part-time Skilled Trades instructor to lead non-credit coursework in Portsmouth. The role covers a range of trades and includes classroom and hands-on lab instruction with emphasis on safety and student engagement.

Instructors will use prepared materials, supervise hands-on training, and assess student progress while maintaining clear communication with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and procedure compliance.
• Ability to work independently with a friendly, customer service demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in classroom and hands-on training labs using selected materials.
• Direct and assess hands-on training with mockups and related exercises.
• Enforce safety rules and document student performance and attendance.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with other staff members.

Skills

Safety commitment

Self-motivation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Teaching

Job description

Title: Skilled Trades - Workforce Development Non-Credit Instructor

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Portsmouth - 740

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $30-$100 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Trades

• Pipefitting
• Marine Coatings


• Sheet Metal


• Millwright


• Rigging/Signal


• Shipfitter


• Carpentry


• Electrical


• HVAC-R


• Plumbing


• Roofing


• Heavy Equipment Operator


• Forklift

Responsibilities will include: Utilizing selected course materials to effectively provide instruction in a classroom and hands-on training lab environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences; directing and assessing hands-on training with mockups and related exercises; enforcing safety rules and regulations in training; and documenting and assessing student performance and attendance. Instructors should be skilled in oral and written communication and must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a strong sense of commitment to safety and procedure compliance, be a self-starter, have the ability to work independently and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates must also possess the ability to multi-task with a friendly, approachable, customer service demeanor and a desire to teach.

Additional Qualifications By Trade

Additional qualifications will vary by trade but will include experience in the trade they are seeking to teach:

• Pipefitting
• Marine Coatings


• Sheet Metal


• Millwright


• Rigging/Signal


• Shipfitter


• Carpentry


• Electrical


• HVAC-R


• Plumbing


• Roofing


• Heavy Equipment Operator


• Forklift

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.