Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Instructor

Van Buren Intermediate School District•Lawrence, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The program instructor’s primary role is the instruction of students in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of Van Buren Tech. Generally, the roles are more broadly defined than those of a traditional classroom teacher and include: instructional delivery, assessment, program management, supervision duties, and curriculum development.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with CTE Certification in CIP number 46.0000 OR eligibility for Annual Career Authorization (ACA) required (4,000 hours of relevant work experience in the past 10 years)
ASE Automotive Technician Certification Required
A demonstrated successful work history in the Automotive industry
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with students, instructors, support staff, and administrators
Knowledge of a variety of teaching modalities and learning styles
Ability to differentiate instruction based on student needs
Understanding of effective classroom management techniques & strategies
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and operationalize a curriculum designed to achieve the stated goals of the Automotive MLR program.
Accept the student as he/she is, establish individual student learning goals and an individual learning program.
Identify and make use of school and community resources which will contribute to the effectiveness of the students’ learning experiences.
Organize and meet with a program advisory committee.
Develop a work-based learning component to allow students to gain real-world experience.
Provide opportunities for students to participate in leadership opportunities, including Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
Provide opportunities for students to earn industry recognized certifications or credentials.
Maintain a program inventory control system.
Manage a basic program budget.
Supervise the students enrolled in their program during the time period which the students are in attendance.
Develop and implement a safety program.
Develop and manage a planned preventive maintenance program for equipment.
Work in collaboration with employers, advisory committee members and work-based learning (WBL) coordinators to implement a continuum of WBL activities.
Provide information for student data follow-up for the CIP Self-Review annual report.
Make appropriate referrals to VB Tech’s Student Services staff.
Assess/evaluate students per Van Buren Tech’s grading policies.
Other duties as assigned by VB Tech administration.