Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

TeachIowa; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

TeachIowa Great Oaks High School & Career Center in Davenport, IA is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor for a full-time role. The position focuses on leading students toward MSSC CPT credentials and NOCTI assessments within a vibrant manufacturing lab.

You will develop hands-on projects using 3D printers, lasers, engravers, and robots while guiding student success and credential attainment in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing; teaching, coaching, or related roles is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred; teaching license/adjunct eligibility required/preferred.
• Willingness to secure and maintain appropriate industry credentials and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through CPT credential pathways via MSSC.
• Instruct and coach students toward credential completion.
• Develop learning plans aligning with curriculum and timelines.
• Maintain lab equipment and update program resources.
• Create project-based activities using 3D printers, lasers, engravers, and robots.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Student coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSSC CPT modules

NOCTI platform

3D printers

Lasers

Engravers

Robots

Job description

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Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947481

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Great Oaks High School and Career Center | Davenport, IA | Full-Time

About the Role

Are you passionate about changing the trajectory of students' lives through advanced manufacturing? Oakmont Education is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor who wants more than a classroom who wants a community committed to helping every student build a better future.

Oakmont is committed to providing our students with a transformational education and the tools they need to build a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to bring your passion for advanced manufacturing and student success to a school community that invests in you, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love it Here

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming outcomes for urban students.
• Ongoing, job-embedded professional development designed around your growth.
• A collaborative connected community of educators who support one another.
• Room to bring your technical expertise, hands-on projects, and industry credentials to life in a dedicated manufacturing lab.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' academic lives and manufacturing careers.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Options
• STRS/SERS State of Iowa Retirement System Eligibility
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• Performance Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement (Continuing Education and Licensure Renewal)

What You'll Do

• Guide students through curriculum resources leading to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) credential through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
• Instruct and coach students through work assignments, monitoring their progress toward assignment and credential completion.
• Create a learning plan that paces instruction so students achieve credentialing within a reasonable, curriculum-aligned timeframe.
• Evaluate student learning periodically and provide specific, accurate, and substantive feedback on progress.
• Maintain lab equipment in good repair with timely program updates, ensuring student access to all four MSSC modules (Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; Maintenance Awareness) and the NOCTI assessment platform.
• Develop Project-Based Learning activities using tools such as 3D printers, lasers, engravers, and robots to create products donated to local nonprofit organizations.
• Use sound instructional strategies, techniques, and equipment demonstrations tailored to a range of student needs and abilities.
• Build professional rapport with students, reinforcing responsibility, citizenship, and workplace expectations.
• Maintain required certifications and licensure, including serving as a proctor for NOCTI platform testing.
• Manage classroom and lab activities in a way that builds teamwork, punctuality, and developmental skills.
• Complete required documentation, progress reports, and report cards in a timely and complete manner.

What You'll Need

• No restrictions in securing an Iowa Department of Education vocational teacher license or permit.
• Community College Adjunct Eligibility: Candidate must be able to qualify for adjunct instructor status with the local community college partner. For CTE instructors, this may include appropriate industry licensure/certification, related degree or associate degree with relevant work experience, or specialized training with at least 6,000 hours of tested industry experience. Candidate must be willing to provide transcripts, certifications, employment history, and other documentation needed for faculty qualification review.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing; experience in teaching, case management, coaching, or human services preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with and teaching youth from diverse social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and a commitment to continued personal and professional growth.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakmont is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Position Type: Full-time

Career and Technical Education > Heavy Equipment Operation

Career and Technical Education > Machine Trades

Career and Technical Education > Welding & Cutting

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Support Staff > Maintenance

• Tammy Conrad , School Director
• Great Oaks High School & Career Development Center - Davenport
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]