CTE - Automotive Mechanics Instructor

Henry Ford II High School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, seeks a dedicated CTE Automotive Mechanics Instructor to lead shop-based instruction for secondary students. The role reports to the building administrator and requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate for CTE with CIP 47.0604, or 4000 industry hours and enrollment in a completing CTE program.

Experience using technology for engaging lessons and a strong interest in student success are essential, along with a willingness to

Qualifications

• Possess a valid CTE Michigan teaching certificate allowing instruction under CIP code 47.0604.
• Have 4000 industry hours in the automotive industry and be willing to enroll in a CTE program leading to endorsement.
• Preferred: Valid Michigan teaching certificate with IX/TE endorsement or ASE Automotive Certified.
• Experience using technology to deliver engaging instruction.
• Experience instructing secondary students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality instruction that supports the district's vision and mission.
• Guide students on developing skills in auto mechanics.
• Facilitate an environment that fosters learning for all students.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in a shop setting.
• Stay current with standards and strategies to meet student needs.
• Assess and adapt instruction to improve student achievement.
• Utilize educational technology to support instruction.
• Establish positive relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Engage students in project-based learning.

Skills

CTE Automotive

Teaching Certificate

Industry Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Secondary Education

Education

CTE Michigan teaching certificate

Industrial Technology IX/TE endorsement

ASE Automotive Certified

Job description

Utica Community School District Henry Ford II High School - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

CTE - Automotive Mechanics Instructor

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5906024
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Building Administrator

Description:

Thedistrict isseekingahighly motivatedindividualto serve asaCTEAutomotive Mechanicsinstructor.

Qualifications:

• Possess a validCTEMichigan teaching certificatewhich allows the holder to instruct courses under CIP code 47.0604 OR
• 4000 industry related hours inthe automotive industryand bewilling to enroll in,and complete,a CTE program ofworkleading to endorsement.

Additional Endorsement Preferred: Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Industrial Technology (IX) or (TE) endorsement ASE Automotive Certified

• Successful prior experienceutilizingtechnology to deliver engaging instruction.
• Successful experience working with/instructing secondary students preferred
• Applicants mustpossessstrong interpersonal skills anda strong desiretopromote student success.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Providehigh qualityinstruction that supports and aligns to the district's educational vision and mission.
• Guide students on developing skills inauto mechanics.
• Facilitate anenvironment that fosters the learning of all students.
• Ability tomaintaina safe learning environment in a shop setting.
• Remain knowledgeable of educational standards and strategies to meet the academic,developmentaland social emotional needs of students.
• Assess andmodifyinstructional practice leading toward increased student achievement.
• Utilize educational technology to supportstudent’sinstruction and learning.
• Establish andmaintainpositive and effective relationships with students, peers,parentsand community.
• Willingness to engage students in a project-based learning environment.
• Applicantspossessanout of the boxtype thinking style.
• Willingness toparticipatein targeted professional development and apply new knowledge, innovative instructional approaches, and district-approved platforms.
• Applicantmustpossessstrong instructional skills and be able to transfer those skills to students.
• Applicantmustpossessdesire and familiarity with addressing the social and emotional needs of the learners.
• Applicantmust recognize and embrace the assignment as part of the district professional team.
• Staff will be tasked with program compliance including but not limited to: CTE c ompliance, pupil accounting records compilation, maintenance, and submission

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]