Company Description
ForgeNow is focused on meeting the growing demand for skilled professional technicians in the trades. The organization is committed to equipping graduates with practical, job-ready skills that lead to fulfilling careers in commercial HVAC work and related fields. ForgeNow emphasizes hands-on training, industry-relevant instruction, and strong connections to employers. The team works to provide learners with a clear path to sustainable employment and long-term career growth.
Role Description
The Commercial HVAC Instructor will deliver in-person instruction to learners in Lewisville, TX, focusing on commercial HVAC systems, safety practices, and job-ready skills. This full-time, on-site role includes demonstrating tools and equipment, supervising hands-on lab activities, and guiding learners through troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. Daily responsibilities also include mentoring learners, monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, maintaining a safe training environment, and collaborating with staff to continually improve program quality.
Responsibilities:
- Administer lessons according to pre-developed lesson plan and facilitate student learning to achieve program and course objectives.
- Maintain accurate record keeping as it applies to student attendance and grades. Organize all aspects of the classroom function to include a demonstration of material, cleanliness, safety, and lecture.
- Ensure students remain in their designated instructional area except during prescribed breaks or approved activities, document recurring absences, and report significant concerns to supervisory staff per school policy.
- Manage tools assigned to the classroom and issue, inspect, repair, and teach proper handling of tools.
- Maintain control of student activities and ensure compliance with school policies and rules.
- Ensure an ethical and fair testing environment during periods of testing.
- Maintain classroom equipment through evaluation, inspection, parts ordering, and repair.
- Constantly evaluate the curriculum to ensure relevance and maintain a working field knowledge through continuing education.
- Conform to prescribed methods of record-keeping as directed by supervisory staff.
- Communicate promptly regarding supplies, tools, or other essentials for students in the classroom.
- Demonstrate continuing professional development of technical expertise and as an instructor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work individually and within a group.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
- High School Diploma or GED (Required).
- Commercial HVAC service/Maintenance experience - minimum 5 years of experience within the last 10 years(Required).
- EPA Universal (Required).
- HVAC Contractors License (Preferred).
- Classroom teaching experience (Preferred)
Work Hours:
- Standard hours are 6:45 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
- You may occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and/or weekends, based on operational needs.
- Your schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the business and at the discretion of ForgeNow management. Reasonable notice will be provided whenever possible.