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Manager, Trade School

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Assists Trade School Leadership with networking with local companies and subject matter experts to ... Provides direction to instructors regarding daily responsibilities. Participates in strategic ...

Career School of NY

Electrical Instructor

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Applicant must have a certificate from a trade school or license in the trade. Job Responsibilities ... An instructor position is very rewarding to help students develop the required skills to become an ...

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How much do trade school instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for trade school instructor in the United States is $29.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trade School Instructor vs Vocational Trainer?

AspectTrade School InstructorVocational Trainer
Required CredentialsTrade certifications, teaching credentialsTrade certifications, industry experience
Work EnvironmentTrade schools, technical collegesWorkshops, training centers, industry sites
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, technical programsPrivate companies, industry-specific training

Trade School Instructors primarily teach students in technical colleges or trade schools, focusing on classroom instruction and curriculum delivery. Vocational Trainers often work directly within industries or companies, providing hands-on training to employees or apprentices. While both roles require trade certifications and industry experience, Trade School Instructors are more education-focused, whereas Vocational Trainers emphasize practical, on-the-job skills development.

How much do trade school instructors make?

Trade school instructors typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and subject area. Salaries can vary based on certifications, industry demand, and whether they work full-time or part-time in educational institutions or training centers.

How to become a trade school instructor?

To become a trade school instructor, candidates typically need relevant industry experience in the subject they wish to teach, along with a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Many institutions prefer or require a postsecondary certification or associate degree, and some may require teaching credentials or certifications specific to the trade. Strong communication skills and the ability to demonstrate practical skills are also important for success in this role.

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SUBSTITUTE TRADE SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

ENDLESS HORIZONS
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Job Posting TitleSUBSTITUTE CTT INSTRUCTOR
Job Description

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps Center provides innovative, quality educational and job training programs to enable young people to succeed in today’s competitive job market and keep pace with the ever-changing dynamics of our worldwide economy.

We are seeking a SUBSTITUTE CTT  Instructor  for our residential trade and education center.

Job Summary:   The CTT instructors' responsibilities include all aspects of instruction and the learning experience of the students.

Duties include:  

•    Delivers instruction to assigned students following approved curriculum, using developed lesson plans, ensuring a safe, engaging, and multifaceted delivery approach to meet the individualized needs of students, and tailors instructional methods and expected rates of progress to the learning styles, abilities, and career goals of individual students.  Completes Career Technical Skills Training projects (CTST), if assigned.  

•    Ensures activities account for student attendance and performance and the program meets and/or exceeds CTT Report Card goals.  

•    Collaborates with center staff (counselors, academic instructors, residential staff) to ensure a ‘village’ approach to promote student retention, attendance, positive behavior, program completion (including academic goals), and placement.  Participates in curriculum committee meetings monthly with academic staff to incorporate applied academics and contextual learning during the training day and for the Evening Weekend Studies (EWS) program.

•    Ensures student progress is recorded and goals established for each 60-day Evaluation of Student Progress (ESP) cycle, that students progress towards their Career Plan and Pathway Achievement Record (PAR), and that the eTAR is updated/reviewed at least weekly.

•    Collaborates with center Community Engagement Committee staff and community employers to ensure active Workforce Council members for each trade, job development for WBL (incorporated throughout the training as a primary instructional approach), and placement. 

•    Provides training, and remedial support as needed, to students to achieve industry certifications, prerequisites, and examination requirements with a focus on student readiness for further education (college placement and/or center Advanced Career Training), Advanced Training, military enlistment, and/or full-time placement.

•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:  Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization to enable students to earn a primary industry credential in the discipline of instruction. For NTC, instructor must be certified by union or trade organization, or by a national trade certifying organization.    

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid State Drivers’ License.


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