Business Technology Instructor

Northeast Metro Tech; Wakefield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School seeks a Business Technology Instructor to deliver hands-on CTE aligned with DESE Frameworks, preparing students for entry-level careers and industry credentials. The position requires a high school diploma, at least five years in marketing/communications or related field, plus Massachusetts DESE Business Technology certification or willingness to pursue.

Teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years full‑time experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, advertising, retail merchandising, graphic design, social media management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing business careers.
• Proficiency with industry software and experience with principles of business, marketing, economics, consumer literacy, entrepreneurship, website design, and accounting.
• Experience in retail operations, customer service, or entrepreneurship preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Business Technology Vocational Technical certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (or willingness to pursue and obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
• Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands-on practice, review and final activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Continuously improves the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTE area is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for available and emerging jobs.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attends staff and department meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic/vocational and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Develop positive relationships with Business Technology community partners in the area and actively solicit their help, including service on the Program Advisory Board.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent/Director or designee.

Skills

Marketing & Communications

Teaching experience

Industry software proficiency

Education

Massachusetts Business Technology Vocational Technical certification (DESE)

Teaching certification (preferred)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School

• Position Type: Vocational Teacher/ Vocational Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years full-time experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, advertising, retail merchandising, graphic design, social media management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing business careers
• Proficiency with industry software and experience with Principles of business, marketing, economics, consumer literacy, entrepreneurship, website design, and accounting.
• Experience in retail operations, customer service, or entrepreneurship preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred
• Business Technology Vocational Technical certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (or willingness to pursue and obtain).

Reports to: Principal/Deputy-Director and Vocational Deans

Summary of Job Description: The Business Technology Instructor will provides hands-on career and technical education (CTE) aligned with state DESE Framweworks to prepare high school students for entry-level careers and industry credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
• Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands-on practice, review and final activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Continuously improves the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTE area is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for available and emerging jobs.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attends staff and department meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic/vocational and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Develop positive relationships with Business Technology community partners in the area and actively solicit their help, including service on the Program Advisory Board.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent/Director or designee.

Evaluation: Evaluated in accordance with the DESE Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice and the current Northeast Teachers' Association Contract.

Terms of Employment:

• 184 day work year
• Salary and benefits in accordance with current NTA Contract