EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Applications now being taken for the following position:

2026-27

Electricity Instructor

Valley Career & Technical Center

VCTC is seeking a full-time Electricity Instructor. We are looking for an energetic enthusiastic person interested in sharing their knowledge and experience in Electricity and/or related areas to prepare the next generation of highly trained employees.

EDUCATIONAL and PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess or willing to obtain a valid Virginia Technical Professional license in the specified subject area.
2. Demonstrate the ability to instruct evaluate and supervise high school students in all phases of the electrical field. Last work experience must be no older than 2 years from current time.
3. Documented a minimum of five (5) years experience or 4000 hours of work experience in the electrical or related field.
4. Must be knowledgeable of environmental technology (EPA and OSHA) and proper use of PPE
5. Possession of a Journeymans certification is required/; possession of Masters certification is preferred.
6. Demonstrate evidence of the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with high school students parents business and industry representatives and school administration or related field.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of how to use NEC Electric Code
• Demonstrated ability to properly use hand and power tools.
• Proven experience and ability to demonstrate electrical theory and practical application
• Proven experience in installing wiring receptacles switches light fixtures panel boxes residential branch circuits and service panels commercial wiring and conduit bending.
• Ability to identify and repair faulty circuits motors and electrical components.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and practices.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises student conduct to ensure that the potentially hazardous shops/labs/classrooms provide an orderly environment conducive to productivity;
• Maintain a well-organized safe and clean shop and/or classroom;
• Advises students of the importance of safety in relation to tools ladders and other job-related equipment;
• Builds strong relationships with students;
• Demonstrates a continued willingness to learn and apply new skills based on current research and best practices;
• Uses appropriate instructional strategies to promote student learning;
• Uses comprehensive materials technology and resources to promote the development of critical thinking problem solving and performance skills;
• Maintains an inventory of equipment controls storage repair and usage of materials in order to minimize loss or abuse.
• Keeps in contact with business and industry so that the curriculum can be updated to reflect changes in high-tech society.

This is a fulltime position to begin July 1. Salary based on a 220 day teaching contract scale. Qualified candidates should submit an on-line application () and attach a resume. Position open until filled. For more information contact:

Lee Ann Whitesell Director

Shenandoah Valley Center for Advanced Learning

49 Hornet Road Fishersville VA 22939

Fax:

VALLEY CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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