HVAC Instructor

About The Company

The Training Center is a New Jersey-based trade school and leader in career development programs for the skilled trades. We provide top-rated training programs across HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Boiler Operation, and more. Our training supports state licensing, national certification, and career development. For over 40 years, we have helped thousands of industry professionals start a successful career in the trades.

General Description

The Senior HVAC Instructor / Program Lead owns the design and delivery of The Training Center’s HVAC training portfolio (in-person and online). You will lead curriculum development, teach high-energy classroom sessions, run safe, structured lab exercises, and maintain a continuous-improvement loop using student outcomes and employer feedback. You’ll also administer written and practical assessments, produce clear performance reports, and help represent the program through selective content creation (social media, program highlights, student work).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range
• Health, dental and vision insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Plan 401K with company matching
• PTO (paid time off)

Job Structure

• Instruction, Labs & Student Coaching
• Create and conduct technical training in HVAC application, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, service, and maintenance.
• Lead development/enhancement of HVAC programs across the Training Center portfolio (in-person + online).
• Maintain curriculum assets (PPTs, lab guides, exams, rubrics, LMS materials) for accuracy and consistency.
• Build and administer written/practical exams; document results and student performance reports.
• Ensure lab readiness: tools, equipment, consumables, software, and training aids prepared for every cohort.
• Uphold best-in-class safety practices during all instruction and laboratory activities.
• Produce program-related media content aligned with our quality and safety standards.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• 5-10+ years of HVAC field experience (installation and troubleshooting) with strong diagnostic capability.
• Teaching / training experience is ideal (trade school, apprenticeship, manufacturer training, union training, military technical instructor, or structured internal company training).
• Demonstrated ability to teach both classroom concepts and hands-on labs with clear outcomes and evaluations.
• Strong written communication: can produce clean lesson plans, lab sheets, exams, and student performance notes.
• High standards for lab discipline: safety culture, tool control, documentation, consistent procedures.
• Comfortable with common software tools (Apple or Windows environments) and learning platforms.
• Strongly preferred (helps us filter for senior caliber) Recognized credentials such as NJ HVACR Master Contractor, NATE, HVAC Excellence, or manufacturer certifications.
• Experience with hybrid/online delivery and LMS course buildouts (quizzes, assignments, grading rubrics).