Senior Technical Instructor Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

At StrataTech/TWS/RSI, we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser-focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.
*Challenging and Fun
*Creating an Incredible Work Environment
*Genuine People
*Force For Good
Responsibilities:

• Instruction and Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver assigned program curriculum in classroom and lab settings with technical accuracy and instructional clarity
• Follow the curriculum as designed. Content is not substituted or modified without approval from the Senior Director or B2B Curriculum Manager
• Adapt delivery style to meet the needs of adult learners across varying levels of prior experience without compromising technical content or pacing
• Prepare for each session in advance. Students and client personnel notice the difference between an instructor who is ready and one who is not
• Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress documentation throughout each cohort
• Identify students who are struggling and intervene early.
Lab Management and Safety
• Set up and manage the lab environment for each session; equipment operational, materials staged, space organized before students arrive
• Enforce all safety protocols without exception. PPE, OSHA compliance, and lab conduct standards are non-negotiable
• Reset the lab at the conclusion of each cohort to full operational condition
• Maintain the lab to a standard that reflects professional pride, not minimum compliance
Student Engagement and Outcomes
• Hold students to the standard the program requires.
• Create a learning environment that is structured, respectful, and demanding. Adult learners with little to no field experience respond to instructors who know their material and expect instructor effort
• Manage classroom and lab conduct consistently. Address disruption or disengagement directly and professionally
• Provide students with clear, actionable feedback throughout the program, not only at formal evaluation points
Professional Conduct and Client Representation
• Conduct yourself as a representative of StrataTech in every interaction
• Communicate with client personnel professionally and within the scope of your role. Questions or concerns that exceed that scope are escalated to the Senior Director within the same business day
• Complete all reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements on time
• Communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, or student concerns to the Senior Director proactively
IMT-Specific Technical Delivery
• Deliver technician basics, including hand and power tools, math fundamentals, metric system and measurement, fasteners and torque specifications, and introduction to maintenance technician responsibilities
• Deliver electrical theory curriculum, including the nature of electricity, circuit analysis, AC fundamentals, capacitors, and introductory print reading. Students must learn to use a multimeter confidently
• Electrical labs; wire stripping, electrical device wiring and testing, DMM functions, Romex wiring, and receptacle lab projects. Lab execution must be safe, structured, and hands-on for every student
• Deliver motors and generators content, including motor theory, induction and DC motors, motor nameplate interpretation, and common failure symptoms and troubleshooting
• Deliver circuit protection content, including circuit breakers, industrial fuses, overcurrent protection, and fault identification; short circuits, overloads, and ground faults
• Conduct electrical labs, including switching and controls wiring, capacitor wiring lab, and electrical troubleshooting labs
• Deliver introductory hydraulics and pneumatics content with emphasis on system understanding, component identification, and basic troubleshooting
• Deliver power transmission curriculum covering belts, chains, bearings, gears, and shaft alignment concepts
• Conduct fluid power and mechanical labs with hands-on assembly, alignment, tensioning, and inspection activities
Why should you apply?

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor's visits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability - Company Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Company Paid
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Your Birthday off - Company Paid
• 3 weeks PTO - 1st yr. (accrual)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Headspace membership - Company Paid
• Marquee Health Well-Being Program - Company Paid

Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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