High School Marketing and Business Instructor

Marion City School District•Marion, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Marion City Schools is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and industry-savvy Marketing and Business Teacher to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between textbook theory and real-world application, delivering high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction. This role involves managing a project-based classroom, fostering relationships with the local business community, and advising our student leadership chapter (DECA/FBLA) to prepare students for post-secondary education and modern careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Education, or a related field.
Valid State Teaching Certificate/License in Business Education or Marketing Education (or eligibility for alternative/CTE industry-to-classroom licensure).
Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of professional corporate experience in marketing, sales, or business management.
Previous experience advising DECA, FBLA, or similar Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) is highly desirable.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, and local business leaders.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging lessons covering core business topics, including entrepreneurship, digital marketing, social media strategy, finance, economics, management, and business ethics.
Implement a hands-on curriculum where students develop comprehensive business plans, launch mock marketing campaigns, and conduct market research.
Teach and utilize industry-standard tools and software, including CRM platforms, Google Analytics, Canva, AI business applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
Serve as the active advisor for the school’s [DECA / FBLA] chapter. Guide students through leadership development, community service initiatives, and regional/national competitive events.
Prepare and proctor students to earn industry-recognized credentials (e.g., HubSpot Digital Marketing, Microsoft Office Specialist, or Adobe certifications).
Facilitate real-world opportunities for students, including internships, job shadowing, and cooperative education placements.
Establish, maintain, and lead a Business Advisory Council consisting of local business professionals, parents, and alumni to ensure the curriculum meets current workforce demands.
Coordinate a robust network of local professionals to serve as guest speakers, project mentors, and competition judges.
Maintain accurate student records, tracking enrollment, certification pass rates, and program completion to satisfy state and federal CTE/Perkins funding requirements.
Responsibly manage the department and student organization budgets, overseeing funds for classroom supplies, technology licenses, and conference travel.
Stay current on evolving marketing trends, digital technologies, and pedagogy by participating in industry and district professional development.
Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
Ensure the safety of students.
Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect district equipment, materials and facilities.
Plans purposeful assignments for educational assistants (para-professionals), volunteers and student teachers.