Trades Instructor - Automotive
Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan, 48846, USA
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Education / Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education -
Government
Job Title
Career and Technical Education Instructor
Job DescriptionThe employee in this position will provide Career and Technical Education to prisoners in the area of Automotive repair that will provide them with the skills to obtain gainful employment after incarceration. The instructor will teach an approved MDOC curriculum, administer appropriate written and performance evaluations, maintain a safe work environment and follow policy and procedure in regards to tool control.
Eighty percent of the work week is spent in direct supervision of prisoners inside a secure correctional facility.
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
RequiredEducation and Experience
Possession of an associate's degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught. No specific type or amount of experience is required.
Additional Requirements and InformationEmployment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
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Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training.
PLEASE NOTE:
Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
BenefitsState employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
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