Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor in Charlotte, North Carolina at ABC-Carolinas Chapter

Instructor – Electrical Apprenticeship (Part-Time / Evening)

Department: ABC Carolinas Apprenticeship
Reports To: Workforce Development Manager
Locations:

• Charlotte, NC (2 openings)
  Schedule: Part-time; Evenings 5:00–7:00 PM, two nights per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)

Program Overview

ABC Carolinas sponsors a Registered Apprenticeship Program recognized by ApprenticeshipNC. The Electrical Apprenticeship provides related technical instruction (RTI) aligned with NCCER curriculum standards and supports apprentices and employers across North Carolina’s merit‑shop construction industry.

Position Summary

The Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor is a journey-level electrical craft professional responsible for delivering high‑quality, competency based instruction to registered apprentices. Instructors support apprentice success by providing engaging classroom and limited lab/shop instruction, maintaining accurate academic records, and communicating with employers as needed regarding attendance and progress.

This is an instruction-focused role designed for experienced trades professionals teaching in the evenings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Classroom Delivery

• Deliver NCCER Electrical curriculum through in person classroom instruction with some lab/shop activities, supplemented by online components as assigned

• Prepare and organize lesson plans that align with NCCER learning objectives and apprenticeship standards

• Integrate jobsite safety concepts into all instruction

• Create a respectful, inclusive, and effective learning environment for adult learners

Assessment & Records

• Administer assessments in accordance with NCCER and program guidelines

• Accurately enter and maintain attendance and grades in ApprentiScope

• Maintain confidentiality and security of testing and instructional materials

Apprentice & Employer Communication

• Communicate with employers regarding apprentice attendance as needed

• Support program documentation requirements related to apprentice participation

Program Support

• Assist with orientation, completion, and other program activities as requested

• Participate in instructor meetings or training sessions when scheduled

• Support continuous improvement of instructional delivery and curriculum implementation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of journey level electrical experience

• Ability to teach two evenings per week (5:00–7:00 PM)

• Strong verbal communication and classroom management skills

• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to use required software platforms

• Ability and willingness to meet Apprenticeship NC and ABC Carolinas instructor requirements

Required or Obtainable Certifications

(Instructors may obtain required credentials within a defined onboarding period, if not already held)

• OSHA 10‑Hour Construction (minimum)

• Current CPR / First Aid certification

• NCCER Instructor Certification

Technology & Systems

• ApprentiScope (attendance and grade entry)

• NCCER on the Web

• Microsoft 365 / SharePoint tools

Preferred Attributes

• Prior teaching, mentoring, or crew lead experience

• Familiarity with registered apprenticeship or workforce development programs

• Commitment to high-quality craft training and apprentice success

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, and instruct in classroom and shop environments during evening sessions

• Occasional lifting of instructional materials or equipment used in electrical training

Equal Opportunity Statement

ABC Carolinas is committed to equal opportunity in apprenticeship and employment and complies with all applicable state and federal workforce and apprenticeship regulations.