Shape the Next Generation of Skilled HVAC Technicians with CTECS!
At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for an HVAC Trade Instructor to join our team at Vinal Technical High School, in Middletown, CT.
If you are an experienced HVAC professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge, CTECS invites you to join our team as an HVAC Trade Instructor. In this rewarding role, you will prepare students for successful careers in HVAC by combining classroom instruction with hands-on training that reflects today's industry standards. You'll demonstrate safe work practices, teach the operation of needed equipment and tools, and provide students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the workforce. Working in both laboratory and classroom settings, you'll create engaging learning experiences while building partnerships with local businesses to connect students with valuable real-world opportunities. If you're ready to inspire future machinists, promote a culture of safety, and make a lasting impact on Connecticut's skilled workforce, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for this position, HVAC Trade Instructors must possess the following certification and license:
- An S-1 HVAC contractor’s license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on HVAC experience.
- Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in HVAC requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.
- High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
- Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved HVAC curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the HVAC Program Description.
- Apprentice training, or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).
- Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area endorsement.
Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our
CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
- Location: Vinal Technical High School, in Middletown, CT.
- Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)
Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
- Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
- A variety of medical and dental plans
- Sick and personal leave
- The State of CT is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service
As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Extra Income Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Career Growth within our System
Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities
- Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
- Performing meaningful work and
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
Who We Are
For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.
We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!