Marketing​/Entrepreneurship Instructor - Anticipated

Posting Dates

Posting Opens June 1, 2026 –
Posting Closes June 11, 2026

Job Title: Marketing/Entrepreneurship Instructor – Job Code 006, Time Schedule 380 (190 days), Salary TBD.

Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position, which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit: AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through .

Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license and/or certificate, in addition to completing the online application.

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Marcie Ebright, Director, Office of College and Career Academies of Akron, 330‑761‑2883.

• Currently hold a Career Technical teaching license issued by the state of Ohio and eligible to teach courses in the Business & Administrative Services (C4) pathway; or
• Eligible for teaching certificate documented by a current CTE‑36, and
• Complete the eligibility process as determined by your level of formal education. The Ohio Department of Education will determine applicant's eligibility for certification using the CTE‑36 Qualification Evaluation Form. This form is available from the Office of College and Career Academies, 330‑761‑3131.
• Current level of formal education and minimum years of recent employment required:
  • Bachelor's degree in business with evidence of at least two years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields; or
  • Associate's degree in business with evidence of at least three years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields; or
  • High school diploma or equivalent and evidence of at least five years of recent work experience in one of the business and administration career fields.
• New hires, not currently certified, must be eligible to enroll in a teacher education program leading to a five-year teaching license.
• In addition to teacher licensure, the applicant will:
  • Obtain and keep current all industry standards certification/credentials or designations required by the state for career technical funding.
  • Meet all district requirements for entry‑year teachers including Four Year Resident Educator and/or PAR.
• Willing to attend required third‑party curriculum training.

• Current Akron Public Schools employment desirable, but not a prerequisite.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and the Google Apps for Education suite.
• Experience managing the day‑to‑day operations of a business.
• Experience leading and guiding a team of people.
• A commitment to annually updating educational and trade skills.
• A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multi‑cultural setting.

• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies and be responsible for the program, recruitment of students, collaborate with community partnerships, market program successes, develop course of study, plan in‑service, participate in group activities and take part in action research when appropriate.
• Work with the Office of College and Career Academies to design, organize, and deliver skill‑training program as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Assist in the development of the curriculum outline, guides and graded course of study utilizing the appropriate standards for the program in accordance with guidelines of the Ohio Department of Education.
• Plan, instruct, and manage required student occupational opportunities through school‑based learning, work‑based learning, and connective activities.
• Plan and teach a career cluster class.
• Establish and work closely with an Academy Advisory Board as outlined by the Quality Program Rubric.
• Work with the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to develop an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), as mandated by the State of Ohio to maintain proper certification/license.
• Keep in close contact with the home…