Trades Instructors

Part-Time Trades Instructor Opportunities

Orleans Technical College Northeast Philadelphia

You Know the Trade. Now Teach It.

Have you spent years mastering your trade and want to make an impact beyond the jobsite

Orleans Technical College is looking for experienced trades professionals to join our team as Part-Time Trades Instructors. This is an opportunity to put your hands-on experience to work by teaching and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals.

Were looking for individuals with approximately 3 years of professional field experience in their trade who are passionate about sharing their knowledge skills and real-world experience with students.

Trades Were Hiring For:

• Plumbing & Heating
• Refrigeration
• Electrical
• Small Engine Mechanical Repair & Maintenance
• HVAC
• Building Trades

Whether youre currently working in the field recently retired or simply looking for a meaningful way to share your expertise this is an opportunity to turn your experience into someone elses career.

What Youll Do

• Provide engaging hands-on instruction aligned with the curriculum and your area of expertise.
• Teach students the fundamentals techniques tools and best practices of your trade.
• Supervise students during hands-on shop activities and provide guidance as they develop their skills.
• Evaluate student performance through hands-on activities assignments and knowledge-based testing.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials to support effective learning.
• Use a variety of teaching methods demonstrations and media to keep students engaged throughout the class day.
• Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom by sharing practical knowledge workplace expectations and safety practices.
• Maintain a safe professional clean and organized classroom and shop environment.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain accurate grade and performance records.
• Reinforce classroom shop and school policies and address concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate the ordering of supplies and materials needed for instruction.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Approximately 3 years of hands-on professional experience in the applicable trade.
• Strong knowledge of trade practices tools equipment and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain technical concepts in a way that students can understand.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safety professionalism and creating a positive learning environment.
• Teaching or training experience is a plus but not required. Were looking for skilled tradespeople who are excited to share what they know.

Why Teach With Us

Youve spent years learning your craft. Now you can help someone else build theirs.

At Orleans Technical College youll have the opportunity to use your real-world experience to help students develop the skills confidence and knowledge they need to build successful careers in the skilled trades.

If youre ready to pass your knowledge on to the next generation wed love to hear from you.

Required Experience:

IC