Instructor - Auto Collision Repair

Upper Valley Career Center; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Teachers Retirement System

Workers' Compensation

Paid sick/personal leave

Partial tuition reimbursement

Tax-sheltered retirement contributions

Medical, dental, vision, and life_ins

Job summary

Upper Valley Career Center Main High School in Piqua, Ohio seeks an Auto Collision Repair Instructor to lead the program and deliver lessons aligned with Ohio content standards, while guiding students toward skilled employment in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate will hold or qualify for teaching licensure in Auto Collision Repair with at least five years of industry experience, lead a SkillsUSA program, and stay current with industry trends, fostering a positive learning culture for

Qualifications

• Must hold or qualify for teaching certification/licensure in Auto Collision Repair.
• Five years of experience in the Auto Collision Repair industry.
• Strong team leadership and serve as a role model for students.
• Meets health screening requirements and can pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Record free of criminal violations prohibiting public school employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classroom and laboratory classes according to the Ohio Department of Education content standards.
• Design and implement real-world applications for the Auto Collision Repair students.
• Recruit students into the Auto Collision Repair program.
• Maintain an active Advisory Committee for the Auto Collision Repair program.
• Promote a positive learning environment.
• Remain current with industry needs and trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching certification

Team leadership

Human relations

Education

Auto Collision Repair teaching certification

Job description

Instructor - Auto Collision Repair

Upper Valley Career Center Main High School - Piqua, Ohio

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5975194
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Upper Valley Career Center

Position Announcement

Open Position: Auto Collision Repair Instructor

Location: Upper Valley Career Center Main High School

Employment Begins: February 1, 2027

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

General Job Description:

The instructor will be responsible for the Auto Collision Repair program at Upper Valley Career Center and will provide instructional activities which are consistent with the objectives of the program. The instructor will prepare and conduct lessons for related and laboratory classes from the Transportation pathway as identified in the state of Ohio content standards. The instructor will direct the learning experiences of the students, including skill development, human relations, and leadership qualities which are necessary to obtain gainful employment in this career field. SkillsUSA is an important part of the curriculum and the instructor will be expected to help guide the SkillsUSA program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct classroom and laboratory classes according to the Ohio Department of Education content standards.
• Design and implement real-world applications for the Auto Collision Repair students.
• Recruit students into the Auto Collision Repair program.
• Maintain an active Advisory Committee for the Auto Collision Repair program.
• Promote a positive learning environment.
• Remain current with industry needs and remain updated with current technology and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold or qualify for teaching certification/licensure in Auto Collision Repair which would include 5 years of experience in the Auto Collision Repair industry.
• Must meet all the requirements governing teacher education and licensure.
• The instructor must be a strong team leader, possess excellent human relationship skills and serve as a role model for students.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. Able to successfully pass a BCI/FBI background check.
• Maintains compliance with drug-free workplace rules, Board policies, and other applicable procedures/guidelines.

Salary

Appropriate placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule to be determined by education and experience. Salary will range from $53,348.00 ( Class II, Step 0) to $87,485.00 (Class V, Step 10). Base contract is 187 Days. Minimum workday is 7 hours per day exclusive of a lunch break . One-year contract with opportunity for renewal.

Other Benefits

• State Teachers Retirement System
• Work's Compensation
• Paid sick/personal leave
• Partial tuition reimbursement
• Tax-sheltered retirement contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
• Some benefits are a shared cost between the employee and the Board of Education.

Performance Evaluation

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Valley Career Center

Compliance Statement

The Upper Valley Career Center Board of Education and its staff are dedicated to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, age, military status, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the following Federal Laws: Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the 1986 Immigration Reform & Control Act. The Upper Valley Career Center is in compliance with the Title IX regulations. The Title IX Building Coordinator/Grievance Officer Alycia Johnson is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8901 Looney Road, Piqua, OH, 45356, [phone] ext. 255. The Section 504 Coordinator/Grievance Officer Matthew Meyer is located at the Upper Valley Career Center, 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, OH, 45356 [phone], ext. 212.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
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