Manufacturing Technology Instructor

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Dyke Public Schools seeks a Manufacturing Technology Instructor to teach Machine Tool Technology to secondary students at Lincoln High School as part of the Southwest Macomb Technical Education Consortium (SMTEC).

The role focuses on safety, equipment use, and preparing students for industry certification while coordinating with other CTE programs and maintaining lab inventories.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching certificate with Occupational Education Endorsement
• Experience with state-approved Machine Tool Technology program or 4,000 hours manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of automated machinery and hand tools

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and assessments to secondary students in Machine Tool Technology in an educational lab/classroom setting.
• Maintain records of student attendance and progress in theory and practice of the trade.
• Prepare students for industry certification assessments.
• Monitor student safety and behavior and manage various skill levels within each class period.
• Maintain and control equipment and supply inventories.
• Maintain program records and prepare reports and correspondence for SMTEC office and participating districts.
• Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners.
• Maintain Advisory Group and meet a minimum of two times a year.
• Instruct and comply with State of MI Perkins Course Competencies.
• Maintain annual State of MI CTE program requirements

Education

Michigan Secondary Teaching certificate with Occupational Education Endorsement

4,000 hours manufacturing experience (last 10 years)

Job description

Deadline: November 30, 2026
District/Organization: Van Dyke Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: Per Master Agreement

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Manufacturing Technology Instructor will provide instruction for the Southwest Macomb Technical Education Consortium (SMTEC) manufacturing classes held in the manufacturing lab in the Career and Technology (CTE) building located at Lincoln High School. The class provides exploratory experiences in manufacturing. The class emphasizes safety, procedures, equipment and tool use while preparing students to become successful employees or business owners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching certificate with appropriate Occupational l Education Teaching Endorsement to teach state approved Machine Tool Technology program (CIP 48.0501) or recent and relevant work experience (4,000 hours) in the last 10 years and be willing to obtain annual authorization to teach a state approved Machine Tool Technology program.
• Knowledge of all automated machinery and hand tools used in manufacturing
• Willing to coordinate projects with other CTE programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction and assessments to secondary students in all phases of Machine Tool Technology in an educational lab/classroom setting.
• Maintains records of student attendance and progress in theory and practice of the trade.
• Prepare students for industry certification assessments.
• Monitor student safety and behavior and manage various skill levels within each class period.
• Maintain and control equipment and supply inventories.
• Maintain program records and prepare reports and correspondence for Southwest Macomb Technical Educational Consortium (SMTEC) office and participating school districts.
• Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners.
• Maintain Advisory Group and meet a minimum of two times a year.
• Instruct and comply with State of MI Perkins Course Competencies.
• Maintain annual State of MI CTE program requirements