CTE - Construction Trades Instructor

Eisenhower High School; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, Michigan, is seeking a Construction Trades Instructor to lead CTE Woodshop and related courses. The role reports to the Building Administrator and emphasizes project-based learning, safe shop practices, and aligning with district goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Michigan CTE teaching certificate with CIP endorsements or the equivalent in Industrial Technology, plus experience with secondary students and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Valid CTE Michigan teaching certificate allowing instruction under CIP 46.0000 and CIP 48.0701
• 4000 industry hours in Woodshop/Woodworking or enrollment in CTE program leading to endorsement
• Industrial Technology IX/TE endorsement preferred
• Experience delivering engaging instruction with technology
• Experience teaching secondary students preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to student success
• Ability to maintain a safe woodshop environment
• Familiarity with CTE compliance and pupil accounting requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction aligned to district vision and mission
• Guide students in woodworking and construction skills
• Foster an inclusive environment supporting all learners
• Maintain a safe and compliant learning space in shop
• Use educational technology to support instruction
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community
• Engage students in project-based learning
• Participate in professional development and apply new instructional approaches
• Transfer instructional skills effectively to students
• Address social-emotional needs of learners
• Collaborate as part of the district professional team
• Ensure program compliance including CTE records submission

Skills

Teaching delivery

Interpersonal skills

Project-based learning

Student success focus

Classroom management

Education

CTE Michigan teaching certificate

Industrial Technology (IX) or TE endorsement

4000 industry hours in Woodshop/Woodworking

Job description

CTE - Construction Trades Instructor

Utica Community School District Eisenhower High School - Shelby Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5898991
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Building Administrator

Description:

The district is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Industrial Arts CTE Construction Trades / Woodshop instructor.

Qualifications:

• Endorsements Required:

Valid CTE Michigan teaching certificate which allows the holder to instruct courses under CIP code 46.0000 and CIP 48.0701

OR

4000 industry related hours in Woodshop and/or Woodworking and be willing to enroll in, and complete, a CTE program of work leading to endorsement.

• Additional Endorsement preferred:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Industrial Technology (IX) or (TE) endorsement

• Successful prior experience utilizing technology to deliver engaging instruction.
• Successful experience working with/instructing secondary students preferred.
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills and a strong desire to promote
• student success.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Provide high quality instruction that supports and aligns to the district's educational vision and mission.
• Guide students on developing skills in woodworking and construction.
• Facilitate an environment that fosters the learning of all students.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment in a shop setting.
• Remain knowledgeable of educational standards and strategies to meet the academic, developmental and social emotional needs of students.
• Assess and modify instructional practice leading toward increased student achievement.
• Utilize educational technology to support student’s instruction and learning.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
• Willingness to engage students in a project-based learning environment.
• Applicants possess an out of the box type thinking style.
• Willingness to participate in targeted professional development and apply new knowledge, innovative instructional approaches, and district-approved platforms.
• Applicant must possess strong instructional skills and be able to transfer those skills to students.
• Applicant must possess desire and familiarity with addressing the social and emotional needs of the learners.
• Applicant must 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 compliance, 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]