HVAC/R Instructor

StrataTech Education Group | Tulsa Welding School | The Refrigeration School is hiring full-time, onsite Instructors for days, evenings and weekends! Help shape the future of trades. As an Instructor, you will lead hands‑on training, mentor students, and support classroom safety, tool management, and curriculum delivery. Tulsa Welding School, Houston, 243A Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77060, USA Role Responsibilities We ask all our instructors to motivate their students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and sensitivity for their concerns. We want you to engage them, actively involving them in classroom discussions and/or activities. An important part of this role is to identify different student learning styles and adjust your own style accordingly. You will maintain accurate record keeping, as it applies to student attendance and their grades, and you will advise students on their attendance, grades, and discipline issues, as necessary. Our instructors are expected to create and maintain a safe environment at all times. It will be your responsibility to manage all tools assigned to the classroom. You will issue, inspect, repair, and teach proper handling of those tools. As a highly visible representative of the school, you will communicate, support, and enforce school policies and procedures at all times, and advise students accordingly. During periods of testing, you will ensure an ethical and fair testing environment. Instructors are responsible for maintaining classroom equipment through evaluation, inspection, parts ordering, and repair. You will use your experience to constantly evaluate the curriculum to ensure it remains relevant. You will conform to prescribed methods of record keeping, as directed by supervisory staff. It is important to communicate promptly regarding supplies, tools, or other essentials needed for students in the classroom. You are expected to maintain a working field knowledge through continuing education and demonstrate continuing professional development of your technical expertise, and as an instructor. One of the most rewarding parts of this job is attending our semi‑annual graduation ceremonies; attendance is mandatory for our instructors. Requirements include High School diploma or GED. (Jacksonville only- 18 SCH of post‑higher education) 3‑5 years of hands‑on experience in the last 10 years of field taught Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to lift 50 pounds Work in shop or lab environments Perks and Benefits include Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Life and disability insurance Paid holidays, PTO, and birthday off Access to wellness programs Our core values are an incredible work environment, genuine people, challenging and fun culture, and being a force for good. Apply now and help the next generation master the trades. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulsa Welding School and Technology Center