HVAC INSTRUCTOR

FCCTC is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on HVAC Instructor to teach students in 10^th -12^th grade the fundamentals and practical applications of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. This course is designed to introduce students to core HVAC concepts while building real-world troubleshooting and repair skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in the troubleshooting and repair of refrigeration-based processing equipment
• Introduce foundational principles of refrigeration systems
• Teach the concepts of temperature, humidity, and heat transfer, including conduction of heat
• Provide an overview of other HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning applications
• Deliver engaging, practical, and safety-focused instruction suited for high school learners
• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum four years of full-time, wage-earning work experience is required

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess a teaching certification or who have passed the Occupational Competency Exam. Selected candidate must be able to take classes toward their Vocational Instructor certification and pass the Occupational Competency Exam.

  Starting pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year based on experience/education.

Candidate must have one of the following:

• Four years wage-earning experience in the occupation to be taught; or
• Two years wage-earning experience in the occupation to be taught and hold a bachelor’s degree; or
• Four years full-time experience teaching post-secondary courses at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the occupation to be taught;

Please submit your resume and PA Standard Teaching Application. 

Position will remain open until filled.

FCCTC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pennsylvania School Law requires that all applicants for employment in public and private schools, employees of independent contractors seeking business with public and private schools, and student teacher candidates undergo background checks if they will have direct contact with students. In addition, employment history reviews must be completed for all applicants seeking employment.

• After a candidate is selected, they will be asked to complete or produce the Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34), Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), Act 126 training documentation, physical, and TB test prior to their first day of work. An offer of employment is contingent upon submission of these items in compliance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, as amended. Please read the Guide for Completing Clearances – Background Checks for more information.

The following three background checks are required:

1. Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
2. Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 
3. Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Enter service code: 1KG6NX.

For additional information on background checks, consider reviewing 24 P.S. §1-111, as amended, and the Child Protective Services Law.

Anyone interested in employment at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center may fill out an application.

• Teaching positions should complete and submit a letter of interest and the Standard PA Teaching Application.
• Non-teaching positions should submit the FCCTC Employment Application.
• Substitute teaching positions should submit the Substitute Employment Application.

Application materials may be mailed to the following address or emailed to michelle.mellott@franklinctc.com

Franklin County Career and Technology Center
Attn: Michelle Mellott, HR Manager
2463 Loop Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Please, no phone calls unless a specific position is advertised. The FCCTC is an equal opportunity employer.