AE PLC and Robotics Instructor for Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance

Upper Valley Career Center; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Teachers Retirement System

Worker's Compensation

Job summary

Upper Valley Career Center is seeking an AE PLC and Robotics Instructor for the Adult Technology Center in Piqua, Ohio. This part-time evening role involves teaching PLCs and robotics in short courses of 4-5 weeks, two nights per week.

The instructor will design activities aligned with program objectives and state standards, guiding skills, teamwork and leadership to help students gain employment. Prior teaching and Ohio Adult Education permits preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years' work experience in field of expertise OR Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's degree in field plus 3 years' work experience in industrial maintenance with PLC experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Control Logix 5000, Logix Pro, RS Logix and HMI software preferred; or setting up relay logic and VFDs. Siemens PLC experience is a plus.
• Robotics experience in theory and application, FANUC & Yaskawa/Motoman experience a plus.
• Holds or can obtain Ohio State Board of Education Adult Education Permit.
• Must pass health screening and background checks (BCI/FBI).
• Must comply with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork and employability skills.
• Develops lesson plans for adult learners in classroom and lab settings.
• Monitors student progress using assessments.
• Coordinates with employers for real world student experiences.
• Prepares students for industry credential assessments.
• Assists with curriculum development, scheduling, and advisory meetings.

Skills

Prior teaching experience

Teamwork

Adult education

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master's in field + 3 years industrial maintenance

Tools

Control Logix 5000

Logix Pro

RS Logix

HMI software

Relay logic

VFDs

Siemens PLC

Job description

AE PLC and Robotics Instructor for Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872745
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 2:07 AM (UTC)

Job Description

General Job Description:

Part-time Evening Instructors needed. Applicants can teach just one or several courses in the areas of: PLC's and Robotics. Each class is approximately 4-5 weeks in length, 2 nights a week.

The instructor will provide instructional activities which are consistent with the program objectives and academic standards adopted and established by the Upper Valley Career Center and the State of Ohio. The instructor will direct the learning experiences of the students, including skill development, human relations, and leadership qualities which are necessary to obtain gainful employment. The instructor will perform in such a manner to ensure the best education possible for the students of the Upper Valley Career Center.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitates student learning activities that encourage teamwork, positive peer relationships and reinforces employability skills essential to today's workforce.
• Develops lesson plans that engage adult student learning in both the classroom and laboratory setting.
• Monitors student progress using formal and informal assessment strategies.
• Coordinates with employers to provide real world experiences and opportunities for students.
• Prepares students for industry credential assessments.
• Assists program coordinator with curriculum development, course scheduling and Program Advisory Committee meetings.

Qualifications

• 5 years' work experience in field of expertiseOR Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in field of expertise plus 3 years' work experience in the industrial maintenance and machine repair profession with PLC experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Control Logix 5000, Logix Pro, RS Logix and HMI software preferred; in addition, experience with setting up relay logic and VFD's (variable frequency drives) preferred. Candidates with Siemens PLC experience will also be considered..
• Robotics experience in theory and application, FANUC & Yaskawa/Motoman experience a plus.
• Holds or is able to obtain a valid Ohio State Board of Education Adult Education Permit.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug-free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Salary

Appropriate placement on the Adult Education Intermittent/Hourly Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Compensation is $26.00 per hour, on an as-needed basis. Maximum 839 working hours in an academic year. One-year contract with opportunity for renewal.

Other Benefits

State Teachers Retirement System and Worker's Compensation offered. Upon hire, additional benefits may be offered depending upon hours worked, job classification, and placement on the Upper Valley Career Center Salary Schedule. Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center.

This job posting description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. The information contained in this document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes, and unforeseen events.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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