INSTRUCTOR OF AUTOMOTOVE COLLISION REPAIR

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools invites applications for an Instructor of Automotive Collision Repair at Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, Massachusetts. This full-time position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $98,000 per year and requires certification in Chapter 74 programs; starting date is August 31, 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching auto body skills, developing lesson plans, ensuring safety, assessing student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff to

Qualifications

• Certified or certifiable as an automotive collision repair instructor in a Chapter 74 program.
• Recent experience in the auto body industry.

Responsibilities

• Teaches auto body skills and knowledge to provide students with competence.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time to complete curriculum.
• Ensures safety and proper use of tools and equipment; maintains records.

Skills

Teaching

Automotive knowledge

Education

Chapter 74 automotive instructor certification

Job description

INSTRUCTOR OF AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR

Westfield Public Schools, Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5834208

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Automotive Body Repair

Responsibilities

• Teaches auto body skills and knowledge to provide students with competence to be an economic asset to the employer.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school system.
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean‑up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time following curriculum adopted by the school committee.
• Demonstrates auto body materials, equipment, tools and processes using standard or teacher‑prepared models, mock‑ups, sketches and other instructional aids.
• Guides students in selection and performance of appropriate activities.
• Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the student(s) and the requirements of the activities being performed.
• Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery and equipment.
• Controls the storage, maintenance and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Communicates with employer, parents, and school counselors on individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Elicits industrial/commercial, labor input into all aspects of the educational program as required in Chapter 74.
• Promotes the integration of academic competencies into the technical program as required in Chapter 74.
• Has general knowledge of technology in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Any other, appropriate duties assigned by the Principal and/or Director of the Vocational Technical High School.

Reports To

Building Director

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Certified or certifiable as an automotive collision repair and refinishing instructor in a Chapter 74 (Massachusetts General Laws) Vocational Education program.
  • Recent experience in the auto body industry.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel within the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and moving from one place to another within the office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones and other office equipment.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Contact Information

• Daniel Paquette, Assistant Principal
• 33 Smith Avenue
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]