Automotive Teacher

Clayton County Public Schools; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools seeks an Automotive Technology instructor to deliver classroom and lab instruction, preparing students for careers and post-secondary opportunities. The role includes coordinating SkillsUSA activities and maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years automotive experience, and GaPSC certification eligibility. This is a full-time position based in Georgia, with a focus on workforce readiness and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher.
• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational work experience in Automotive field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for GaPSC industry-specific (Automotive Service Technology) certification.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Right to work in United States; applicable visa sponsorship may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more automotive education courses.
• Instructs students in workforce readiness skills and state law requirements.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time for instruction and lab work.
• Integrates technology into classroom instruction.
• Maintains safety, classroom management, and equipment.

Skills

Work experience in automotive

Classroom management

Analytical skills

Education

GaPSC Automotive Service Technology certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose: Provides instruction in selected areas of Automotive Technology to ensure that students gain appropriate knowledge and skills about the Industry, and are prepared for a career and post- secondary opportunities. This position reports to the Principal.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more automotive education courses.
• Instructs students in workforce readiness skills and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the School District.
• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on state and local curriculum through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and co-curricular experiences.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, lab work, and cleanup activities can be accomplished within the allotted time frame.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Demonstrates industrial materials, equipment, tools and processes, using models or other instructional aids; guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments.
• Provides community-based instruction and projects based on program guidelines and requirements.
• Sponsors the local chapter of SkillsUSA.
• Encourages and assists students in regional, state, and national competition preparation.
• Maintains all requirements as outlined by SkillsUSA to retain charter.
• Manages and maintains program facilities and equipment.
• Maintains automotive credentials, license, and/or certification.
• Maintains an active local school advisory committee for the curriculum area.
• Instructs students in the use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.
• Maintains a record of student attendance and makes daily reports of student absences.
• Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.
• Ensures consistent application of school policies and procedures.
• Applies, recommends and implements technology solutions based on industry trends to improve the effectiveness of the Automotive field.

Key Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or higher required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of occupational work experience in Automotive field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the entire department or school.
• Must hold or be eligible for a GaPSC industry-specific (Automotive Service Technology) certification.
• Sound judgement required: Analytical/technical skills required.
• Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility.
• Requires regular, frequent contact with parents, state and community leaders and decision-making responsibility.
• Excellent classroom management required; may be designated as a lead teacher or trainer.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Right to work in United States; applicable visa sponsorship may be required.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily)
• Normal classroom school setting; must travel for off-site training and student exposure opportunities.
• Moderate duty: On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing or stooping.
• Moderate lifting or carrying; fifty (50) lbs. or less; routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.

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Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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