Trades Instructor- Electrical

Manhattan, NY, United States Posted 5/27/2026 Leaves the board today
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Pay: $74,000.00 - $119,000.00 per year

Job description:

Electrical InstructorAPEX Technical School – Midtown Manhattan

Experienced Electricians: Your Skills Are Worth More.

For more than 50 years, APEX Technical School has helped students build the skills they need to pursue careers in the skilled trades through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training.

Now, we're looking for experienced electrical professionals who are ready to put their knowledge to work in a different way.

APEX is now offering competitive salaries of $74,000–$119,000, based on experience.

If you've spent years working in the electrical trade, troubleshooting difficult problems, reading schematics, installing systems, and learning the ins and outs of the industry, you already have what we need.

You do not need previous teaching experience. You bring the electrical expertise—we'll help you develop the skills needed to work with students.

Why APEX?

  • $74,000–$119,000 salary based on experience
  • Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekends
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Additional shifts may be available
  • Hands-on work in a professional training environment
  • Opportunity to pass your trade knowledge on to the next generation

What You'll Bring

We're looking for experienced electrical professionals with practical, hands-on knowledge in areas such as:

  • Installing and repairing electrical equipment and fixtures
  • Installing raceways and cable tray systems
  • Troubleshooting motors and control systems
  • Maintaining electrical wiring and electrical systems
  • Security and fire alarm system installation
  • Reading blueprints, manuals and electrical schematics
  • Working safely with electrical equipment, tools and systems
  • Troubleshooting and solving electrical problems in the field

At least 3 years of verifiable electrical field experience is required.

Education & Experience Requirements

To become an APEX Electrical Instructor, candidates will need to provide documentation of their highest level of education completed, such as a GED or High School Diploma, as well as documentation verifying at least 3 years of relevant electrical experience with previous employers.

Don't have all of your documentation readily available? That's okay. We can help guide candidates through the process of obtaining or verifying the required documentation. However, bringing any available education and employment documentation to your interview can help expedite the hiring process.

All APEX employees are also required to complete a standard background check as part of the employment process.

We're Hiring Now – Apply & Contact Us Directly

APEX is looking to hire Electrical Instructors immediately.

Interested? Please APPLY to this position AND reach out directly to schedule your interview.

You can contact us:

Email: ccrespo@fedcap.com
Text: 917-242-2438

You can reach out anytime to schedule an interview Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM this coming week at our Midtown Manhattan campus.

When reaching out, please include:

  • Your full name
  • Your availability to come to our Midtown campus for an interview this week
  • A brief indication of your electrical experience

Please be sure to submit your application as well as contacting us directly. Reaching out allows us to get your interview scheduled quickly, while submitting your application allows us to formally move you through the hiring process.

If you've built your career in the electrical trade and are ready for your next chapter, we'd like to meet you.

Bring the experience you've spent years building—and help the next generation build theirs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Apex Technical School is an adult vocational technical school located in Long Island City, New York, that provides top-tier vocational training in high-growth trades. Founded in 1961, Apex serves about 1,400 students annually with seven 900-hour certificate courses in skilled trades including refrigeration, automotive service, auto body, welding technology, electrical and advanced electrical, plumbing and construction. Apex certificate programs are highly regarded and have been shown to have a substantial positive impact on economic mobility—leading to entry level careers.

Apex is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and licensed by New York State Department of Education Apex offers job placement assistance, financial aid and work-study jobs to those who qualify.