Automotive Technology Instructor

Job overview

The Automotive Technology Instructor role is onsite in Springfield, MA, and pays $24–$26 per hour. Porter and Chester Institute is a trade school serving students at campuses in Connecticut and Massachusetts, with a stated mission to train students to become competent employees. The instructor brings hands-on automotive experience into classroom and lab instruction, helping students develop repair and diagnostic skills and prepare for industry certifications. The role supports students’ professional readiness through demonstrations, mentoring, and practical training.

What you'll do

• Teach hands-on automotive repair and diagnostic skills using vehicles and shop equipment
• demonstrate safety procedures, tool use, and repair techniques
• share troubleshooting strategies, customer service insights, and workflow practices
• mentor students at different skill levels
• prepare students for ASE and applicable state licensing
• participate in paid training and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technology instructor

springfield ma

porter & chester institute

automotive repair

diagnostics

ase certifications

hands-on instruction

trade school

$24–$26 per hour

$1,500 sign-on bonus

no weekend shop hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• paid training and ongoing professional development.

Why this role

No teaching experience or education degree is required; curriculum, training, and support are provided. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is stated.

About the employer

Porter & Chester Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.