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Adjunct Automotive Technology Instructor

Porter & Chester Instit
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chicopee, MA 01013, US

Salary

USD 24 - 26 HOUR

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Automotive Instructor position at Porter and Chester Institute offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and requires a minimum of 3 years of hands-on automotive repair experience.
  • This role is ideal for skilled technicians looking to transition from the shop to teaching, with no prior teaching experience necessary.
  • Instructors will teach students practical automotive repair and diagnostic skills, using real vehicles and equipment, while also preparing them for industry certifications.
  • The job includes formal and on-the-job training, with support from an experienced education team, allowing for a meaningful impact on students' careers.
  • Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and obtain ASE certifications within 6-12 months of hire.

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus 


Automotive Instructor – Put Your Experience to Work (No Teaching Experience Needed)

Are you an experienced automotive technician who’s tired of flat-rate pressure, weekend shifts, and the physical grind of the shop?

This is your opportunity to stay in the industry you love, share your real-world knowledge, and build a stable, rewarding career training the next generation of automotive professionals.

We’re looking for skilled technicians — not career teachers. If you know the trade, we’ll teach you how to teach.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Automotive Instructor, you’ll bring hands-on shop experience into the classroom and lab, teaching students how the industry truly operates — not just what’s written in a manual.

You will:
• Teach hands-on automotive repair and diagnostic skills using real vehicles and shop equipment
 • Demonstrate proper safety procedures, tool usage, and repair techniques
 • Share troubleshooting strategies, customer service insights, and workflow best practices
 • Mentor students at various skill levels — from entry-level to advanced learners
• Prepare students for industry certifications (ASE and state licensing where applicable)
 
• Participate in paid training and ongoing professional development
 • Work independently while receiving support from an experienced education team

No lesson plans from scratch, no education degree required — we provide curriculum, training, and support.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of hands-on automotive repair experience
  • ASE Certifications required within 6-12 months of hire
  • Strong knowledge of diagnostics, electrical systems, engine performance, and repair procedures
  • Ability to work independently and manage your day
  • Strong communication and organization skills

Why This Role?

• No flat-rate stress. No weekend shop hours
 • Formal and on-the-job training to become an instructor
 • Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and careers
 • Extend your automotive career without the physical strain of daily shop work

If you’re ready to step out of the service bay without stepping away from the industry, this could be the next great chapter of your career.


About our company:

Porter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision:  to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 7 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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