Educator Preparation Instructor (Career and Technical)

Young World Physical Education; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Educator Preparation Instructor to teach Level I Construction Core and Level II Carpentry content at Sunflower County School District in Indianola, MS. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of teaching experience and hold a valid Mississippi Teaching License.

Responsibilities include maintaining industry relationships, assisting with student recruitment, and preparing class instruction. This full-time position is vital to fostering the educational growth of high school students in technical areas.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid Teaching License in Mississippi.
• Applicant must have at least 5 years of teaching experience.
• Applicant must be in good physical condition and able to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level I Construction Core and Level II Carpentry content to students.
• Maintain relationships with the carpentry industry.
• Prepare classroom and skill attainment instruction.

Skills

Effective communication with students, parents, and community

Ability to lift 10 pounds

Experience in teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Current and valid 5‑year standard Teaching License in Mississippi

Job description

Educator Preparation Instructor (Career and Technical)

Sunflower County School District Indianola Career and Technical Center – Indianola, MS.

Job Details

Job ID: 4922431

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Title

Teacher – CTE 971 “Add-On” Endorsement

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university and hold a current and valid 5‑year standard Teaching License in Mississippi.
• Applicant must have at least 5 years of teaching experience.
• Applicant must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and community.
• Applicant must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift 10 pounds.

Reporting

Reports to: CTE Director

Job Goal

Secondary – Deliver Level I Construction Core and Level II Carpentry content to high school students with a dedicated effort to lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a good relationship with those in the carpentry industry, keeping abreast of current trends in the field to assure that methods and techniques are relevant.
• Assists in the recruitment of students for the program.
• Assists with the registration and pre‑registration of students in the program.
• Follows an approved course of study and lesson plans.
• Prepares classroom, technology‑enriched, and skill attainment instruction.
• Assumes responsibility for students in the lab area, concept maps, needed skills for objectives, and evaluation.
• Attends on‑site and off‑site faculty meetings and trainings.
• Communicates with the CTE Director and other instructors regarding student concerns and issues and student progress as appropriate.
• Maintains and files student records in a timely manner.
• Serves on department and campus committees and accepts committee assignments.
• Recommends instructional materials, equipment, and program supplies.
• Keeps CTE Director informed of any problems with students.
• Dresses appropriately and behaves in a professional manner.
• Assists in the organizational and Advisory Committee meetings.
• Observes, supports, and enforces the regulations, policies, and programs of the district and institution.
• Informs the CTE Director in writing of any problem that might be detrimental to the institution.
• Plans instruction according to the district instructional management plan.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designed.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning by organizing time, space, materials, and equipment for instructions.
• Prepares for students and classes assigned, incorporating the instructional management program and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates an understanding of subject matter being taught while employing a variety of instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the objective and consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual and groups involved.
• Encourages students to achieve at least the minimum requirements for promotion in subject areas required for assigned grade level.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy on education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Obtains and uses information about the needs and progress of individual learners and about the effectiveness of instruction, revising it when necessary.
• Refers learners with special problems to specialists.
• Helps students to develop positive self‑concepts and encourages them to set and maintain high standards of classroom, bus, and cafeteria and playground behavior.
• Counsels students when problems arise and adjustments are needed.
• Works to maintain open lines of communication with students and parents on pupil’s academic and behavioral problems and suggests remedial action(s).
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co‑curricular activities as assigned.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, PTA meetings, in‑service and/or professional development when scheduled by principal or departments within the central office.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with fellow co‑workers and administrators.
• Provides for self‑professional growth through participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Meets expectations as required by the MS Teacher Evaluation System (MTES).
• Displays pride and loyalty to self, school and district.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s).

Position Type

Full‑Time

Contact Information

• Rosalind Johnson, Principal/Director
• Indianola Career and Technical Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• P.O. Box 70, Indianola, MS 38751
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: www.sunflower.k12.ms.us