Solar PV Instructor — Shape Tomorrow's Solar Pros

TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International is hosting a full‑time position for an instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, covering classroom, lab, and field instruction aligned with the NABCEP job task analysis. You will supervise cohorts on job-site practicum and prepare participants for the NABCEP Associate exam and entry-level PV work.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and collaboration with a Training Manager to deliver PV modules and assessments in residential,

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience installing, commissioning or maintaining PV systems.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Associate or NABCEP credential.
• Experience training or mentoring new installers; classroom or apprenticeship teaching preferred.
• Working knowledge of NEC Articles 690 and 705.
• Ability to connect with adult learners from underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solar-specific modules: PV safety, core knowledge, sales and economics, design, installation, and O&M.
• Lead hands-on installation on mock roofs and ground-mount racks, including wiring and testing.
• Teach assigned parts of the Construction Career Cluster foundation with the Training Manager.
• Enforce lab and job-site safety, including fall protection and electrical safe practices.
• Assess participants with tests and practicals, recording results.

Skills

PV installation

Training/mentoring

Adult education

Safety training (OSHA)

Electrical code knowledge

Education

NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Associate

NABCEP credential current

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

AOE International is hosting a full‑time position for an instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, covering classroom, lab, and field instruction aligned with the NABCEP job task analysis. You will supervise cohorts on job-site practicum and prepare participants for the NABCEP Associate exam and entry-level PV work.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and collaboration with a Training Manager to deliver PV modules and assessments in residential,