Bilingual Electrical Instructor/Trainer

Bilingual Electrical Instructor / Trainer
Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite)  or  Austin, TX (onsite)

Permanent

90-110K Salary

Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)

Prior formal training experience is not required. Candidates with the right attitude and a demonstrated ability to teach and develop others are encouraged to apply. Strong field leaders who can clearly speak to how they train, mentor, and develop electricians are highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple levels of our client's electrical apprentice training using the NCCER curriculum, including: classroom instruction, scheduling, payroll coordination, material ordering, and record keeping.
• Deliver learning content in both English and Latin American Spanish.
• Provide job-specific training such as NEC code updates, NFPA 70e, and other required electrical/safety instruction.
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and structured classroom environment.
• Conduct electrical assessments to identify knowledge gaps, training needs, and curriculum updates for incoming candidates.
• Coach and mentor employees helping them advance through their apprenticeship levels and career pathways.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure training effectiveness, skill progression, and credential attainment.
• Hold weekly one-on-one check-ins with students and maintain training logs
• Coordinate employee certifications and re-certifications, ensuring timely completion and compliance.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• 5-7 years of experience as an Industrial or Commercial Electrician, preferably with experience leading crews.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, components, installation practices, and troubleshooting.
• Experience mentoring or training apprentices or field teams.
• Preferred:
• Foreman-level and above strongly preferred.
• NCCER Certified Instructor or willingness to obtain certification.
• Bilingual in English and Latin American Spanish (spoken and written).
• Previous experience managing or facilitating trade training programs.
• Education:
  High school diploma required; technical certifications, journeyman/master credentials, or NCCER qualifications.