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About UHP UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth. Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce. THE OPPORTUNITY This is not a traditional classroom-only instructor role. UHP is seeking a full-time Electrical Instructor to help deliver an immersive, hands-on electrical training program for veterans through the Ignite Skilled Trades Institute. Reporting to the Founding Director of Electrical School, this instructor will be responsible for the daily delivery of classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, hands-on labs, student assessments, and individualized coaching. The ideal candidate is a journey-level electrician with direct experience in refrigeration and industrial maintenance who is ready to pass their knowledge to the next generation of skilled trades professionals. This individual must be able to translate real-world electrical experience into clear, engaging instruction while maintaining high standards for safety, professionalism, accountability, and student performance. Formal teaching experience is preferred but not required. We are looking for someone who knows the trade, communicates clearly, and is committed to helping veterans build successful long-term careers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DELIVER ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTION - Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction using UHP-approved and NCCER-aligned curriculum. - Teach electrical theory, National Electrical Code requirements, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, grounding and bonding, circuit protection, motors, controls, and troubleshooting. - Teach electrical systems and controls used in refrigeration and industrial maintenance environments. - Provide instruction related to relays, contactors, capacitors, compressors, motors, overload protection, control circuits, testing procedures, and diagnostic processes. - Connect classroom concepts to real-world residential, commercial, industrial, and maintenance applications. - Adjust instructional methods to support students with different experience levels and learning styles. - Use demonstrations, hands-on repetition, simulation, and instructional technology to strengthen student understanding. LEAD HANDS-ON TRAINING - Prepare, organize, and lead electrical, refrigeration, and industrial maintenance lab activities. - Demonstrate the safe and proper use of tools, meters, testing equipment, electrical components, and training systems. - Create realistic troubleshooting scenarios that require students to inspect equipment, identify faults, and determine appropriate corrective actions. - Supervise students during practical exercises and provide immediate, constructive feedback. - Ensure students demonstrate required technical skills safely and consistently. - Maintain clean, organized, professional, and jobsite-ready classroom and lab environments. ASSESS STUDENT PERFORMANCE - Evaluate student knowledge through written assessments, practical exercises, demonstrations, and hands-on performance evaluations. - Track attendance, participation, assignment completion, technical proficiency, and overall student progress. - Maintain accurate instructional, testing, credentialing, and performance records. - Identify students who require additional instruction, practice, or support. - Provide clear and actionable feedback regarding student strengths and areas for improvement. - Communicate student concerns, performance risks, s