Automotive Technology Instructor
5&2 Training (link removed)
Location: Polkton, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $25.43 $30.63 per hour
Date Posted: October 07, 2026
About the Position:
5&2 Training Institute is seeking an experienced and mission-minded Automotive Technology Instructor to provide classroom and hands-on automotive training to young adults enrolled in our residential trade and life-skills program.
The ideal candidate will have 2 5 years of professional automotive repair experience, a strong understanding of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification standards, and a genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and preparing young adults for successful careers in the automotive industry.
This position is an opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to turn industry knowledge and hands-on experience into a meaningful career helping develop the next generation of skilled technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in automotive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
Prepare students for ASE certification and entry into the automotive workforce.
Provide instruction in key automotive service areas, including: Oil and fluid services, Tire service, Brake systems, Steering and suspension, Electrical systems, Engine performance, Automotive diagnostics.
Train students in the safe and proper use of automotive lifts, scan tools, diagnostic equipment, tire equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Teach students to interpret service information, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and manufacturer specifications.
Demonstrate proper diagnostic and repair procedures and supervise students during hands-on shop activities.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional automotive shop environment.
Enforce OSHA, PPE, lift-safety, equipment-safety, and workplace-safety requirements.
Evaluate student performance and maintain attendance, competency, and certification-preparation records.
Help students develop essential workplace skills, including punctuality, discipline, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, responsibility, and professional conduct.
Serve as a mentor and positive role model as students transition from training into apprenticeships and employment.
Collaborate with Institute leadership and automotive industry partners to ensure instruction reflects current employer expectations, technology, and industry practices.
Qualifications:
2 5 years of professional automotive service or repair experience required.
Strong knowledge of automotive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
Working knowledge of ASE certification requirements and testing areas required.
ASE certification strongly preferred.
Experience using modern diagnostic equipment, scan tools, electrical testing equipment, and automotive service technology.
Prior teaching, training, shop leadership, or mentoring experience preferred but not required.
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and practically to students with varying levels of experience.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High school diploma or GED required.
Automotive technical/trade-school education preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be dependable, safety-conscious, professional, patient, and committed to student success.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for more than an automotive technician. We are looking for someone who can turn industry experience into an opportunity for the next generation.
Some students may arrive with limited automotive knowledge or hands-on experience. The ideal instructor will have the patience to teach from the fundamentals while maintaining the high standards expected by professional automotive employers.
You should be someone who enjoys teaching, coaching, demonstrating, correcting, encouraging, and helping young adults discover what they are capable of accomplishing.
About 5&2 Training Institute:
5&2 Training Institute is a residential trade and life-skills training program located in Polkton, North Carolina, preparing young adults for stable, meaningful, and self-sufficient futures.
Students receive hands-on career training along with life-skills development, financial literacy, mentorship, apprenticeship opportunities, and preparation for industry-recognized certifications.
We are not simply training students to repair automobiles. We are developing skilled technicians, responsible employees, and young men prepared to build strong and productive futures.
Why Join 5&2?
This is an opportunity to use your automotive experience for a purpose beyond repairing vehicles. You will have the opportunity to:
Teach practical, career-ready automotive skills.
Mentor young adults as they develop professional habits.
Help students prepare for industry-recognized certifications.
Introduce students to the expectations of professional automotive employers.
Make a lasting impact on students' careers and futures.
Work Location: In person
Location: Polkton, North Carolina
Pay: $25.43 $30.63 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
