CPS Instructor, Electrical

Overview

The Electrical Instructor provides hands-on and classroom instruction for non-credit workforce training programs in the electrical trade. The instructor prepares students for employment and advancement in the electrical industry by teaching electrical theory, safety, tools and equipment, circuits, wiring methods, electrical drawings, and industry practices. Courses may include NCCER curriculum and may be delivered in classroom and electrical lab settings, including evening or weekend schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in accordance with approved course outlines, learning objectives, and applicable NCCER curriculum requirements.
• Teach electrical safety, electrical theory, circuits, conductors, wiring methods, devices, equipment, and other trade-specific concepts appropriate to the course level.
• Introduce and reinforce applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and their practical application.
• Teach students to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, lab exercises, and hands-on learning activities.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of electrical tools, testing equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment.
• Supervise hands-on electrical lab activities and reinforce safe work practices, including appropriate lockout/tagout and electrical hazard awareness.
• Evaluate student progress through written assessments, projects, performance profiles, and hands-on skills demonstrations.
• Administer and document NCCER knowledge and performance assessments when appropriately credentialed and assigned to do so.
• Maintain attendance, student records, assessment documentation, and other required program and NCCER records.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and productive classroom and laboratory environment.
• Support student success by promoting workforce readiness, quality workmanship, professionalism, and industry expectations.
• Communicate regularly with CPS staff regarding course progress, student performance, equipment needs, and safety concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, technologies, industry practices, safety standards, and workforce trends.
• Participate in required NCCER instructor certification, training, meetings, professional development, and program quality-assurance activities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional electrical industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical installation, wiring methods, electrical systems, hand and power tools, testing equipment, electrical drawings, and applicable safety practices.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable electrical safety requirements.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain prior to instruction.

In Addition, Candidates Must Possess One or More of the Following:

• Completion of a registered electrical apprenticeship;
• Journeyworker status in the electrical trade;
• Current or previous state-issued electrical license or other applicable trade credential;
• Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology or a closely related field; or
• Equivalent combination of documented education, training, credentials, and substantial occupational experience acceptable to the College.

NCCER Requirements

For courses delivered as part of Brookdale's NCCER-accredited training programs, instructors must meet applicable NCCER instructor qualification requirements and successfully complete any required NCCER instructor certification or training. Instructors must maintain required credentials and comply with NCCER policies related to curriculum delivery, testing, performance evaluation, documentation, and program quality assurance.

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