Electrical Occupations Instructor

Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) is seeking a dedicated Electrical Occupations Instructor to inspire and prepare the next generation of skilled technicians. The ideal candidate will create a hands-on, engaging learning environment, mentoring students toward graduation, career readiness, and industry success.

About Us

BCTC is a premier career and technical education center and school of choice serving high school and adult learners through highly relevant, hands-on programs aligned directly with business and industry needs.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Instructor prepares students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to install, operate, maintain, and repair residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Instruction includes:

• Circuit diagrams
• Electrical codes
• Blueprint reading
• Wiring installation
• Maintenance of electrical service and distribution systems

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Department of Education certification in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (CIP 46.0399 – Electrical Occupations 2088), or eligibility to obtain certification
• Minimum four (4) years of full-time wage-earning electrical experience beyond training
• Strong technical, communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Ability to deliver engaging lab-based instruction and maintain a safe, industry-standard learning environment

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (7¾ hours/day), 10-months (190 days). Includes six evening functions annually and two extended faculty meetings per month.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including year-round Capital Blue Cross family medical and prescription plans (reasonable annual deductible and co-pays)
• Company paid dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans
• PTO Days:
  • 10 sick days (accumulative)
  • 2 personal days (after 3 years of employment, 1 additional day will be earned)
  • 1–3 bereavement days as needed
• PSERS retirement contributory pension
• Tuition reimbursement available from $3,000 to $10,000/year based on certification status and contract conditions being met

Starting salary is based on experience and the negotiated professional union salary matrix with annual increases.