Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Rite of Passage; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage is seeking a Career and Technical Education Coordinator to lead our CTE program at Palm Beach Youth Academy in West Palm Beach, FL. The role focuses on managing the CTE curriculum, staffing, and partnerships with industry and higher education to ensure high standards and compliance.

The coordinator will supervise CTE staff, oversee budgets, and pursue funding opportunities while maintaining positive relations with students, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• The job requires extensive knowledge of career and technical education and workforce needs.
• Ability to lead career and technical education presentations to prospective students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Administers all phases of the site’s CTE programs.
• Develops, implements and monitors program budgets and staffing.
• Ensures that CTE program standards are met and compliant with licensing and policy.
• Seeks funding opportunities to enhance CTE programs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with higher education, state agencies, local businesses and community organizations.

Education

Career and Technical Education Administrator certification

Job description

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Job Category: Education

Requisition Number: CAREE018279

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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West Palm Beach, FL 33411, USA

Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage is hiring for a Career and Technical Education Coordinator- CTE at Palm Beach Youth Academy in Palm Beach, Florida.

Located in beautiful Palm Beach, our workplace offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and vibrant community life—ideal for those who enjoy sunny weather, a relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to South Florida's thriving business and cultural scene.

Salary starting at: 50,000

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

What you will do: The CTE Coordinator is a member of the Rite of Passage team supporting the educational goals and objectives of the education department. Primarily responsible for providing leadership and management of the Career and Technical Education program and teachers that is responsive to industry and appropriate to program needs. Works collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program.

• Administers all phases of the site’s CTE programs.
• Develops, implements and monitors program budgets and staffing in cooperation with site-level administrators, building administrators and CTE staff.
• Ensures that standards for CTE programs are met in all Rite of Passage approved programs. Reviews and analyzes current program elements, provides suggestions and direction to the Principal to ensure the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.
• Actively seeks funding opportunities to enhance the CTE programs.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and collaboration with higher education, state agencies, local businesses and community organizations.

To be considered you should:

• Current or past Career and Technical Education Administrator’s certification is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of career and technical education and workforce needs to effectively oversee a comprehensive vocational training curriculum.
• Current knowledge of state learning requirements, Perkins and State Appropriations criteria, teacher certification requirements, career and technical education program standards, Tech Prep (Dual Credit) articulations, and Skills Center Programs.

Ability to lead career and technical education presentations to prospective students and the public in an effective and positive manner.

Ability to develop and manage budgets.

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and TB test.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Career and Technical Education Coordinator- CTE, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

High School or better.

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