Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Instructor

Job Description

Title: Program Instructor of Automotive Technician - Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) Program

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Reports To: Van Buren Tech Administration

Location of Work: 250 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goal(s): 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Work Experience:

• A demonstrated successful work history in the Automotive industry
• Teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position is open until filled.