Teacher, CTE Automotive / EOY / Part-Time (26-27 SY)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, NC seeks an Automotive Technology instructor to lead a standards-based program and deliver hands-on, safety-focused instruction in an automotive lab. The role supports differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs and aligns with CTE goals.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, supervising students, coordinating lab activities, and participating in district PLCs while ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 24 credit hours in the Content area.
• Passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam or equivalently meeting licensure requirements.
• Completion of NCSBE Pre-service Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Automotive Service Technology curriculum with differentiation to ensure student progress.
• Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices and standards.
• Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the automotive laboratory.
• Builds positive relationships with students through current instruction and individualized programs.
• Coordinates CTE student organization activities for competitions and events.
• Maintains inventory and coordinates purchasing of materials, supplies, and tools.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

24 credit hours in content area

NC SBE Licensure Area Exam

NCSBE Pre-service Requirements

Enroll in EPP

Job description

East Mecklenburg High School

P.O. Box 30035

Charlotte , NC 28230

Instructional

Job Number 4600326216

Start Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

Closing Date 12/05/2026

THIS IS AN END OF YEAR AND A PART-TIME POSITION - For all instructional positions with a start date AFTER November 4, 2026, the position will end as of June 11, 2027.

Summary:

Under general direction of a principal, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. Provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met, and maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS. Provides quality standards-based instruction in the area of automotive technology; assesses and encourages student progress, manages an effective learning environment to maximize student achievement.

Essential Duties:

• Facilitates/coordinates a rigorous Automotive Service Technology curriculum with career-related instruction; assesses and provides for differentiation to assure student progress while managing the learning environment.
• Instructs and demonstrates proper safety practices, procedures and standards.
• Develops and implements instructional plans and activities in the automotive laboratory
• Builds positive relationships with students by providing meaningful and current instruction and by individualizing programs
• Creates and plans effective curriculum based projects and activities correlated with a specific concept in mind
• Coordinate CTE Student Organization activities for local, regional, state and/or national competition
• Attend District PLC meetings as scheduled
• Collaborates in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of work study arrangements
• Monitors and records student progress providing formative feedback and evaluations.
• Demonstrates techniques to students as a group and one-on-one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations.
• Provides students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences.
• Provides students with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge base
• Participates in field trips to post-secondary institutes, worksites, businesses and hands-on workshops
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and tools used in the program
• Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licensure:

Residency Licence(s):

Required Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

AND

24 credit hours in the Content area

OR

Passing the NC SBE Licensure Area Exam

AND

Completion of NCSBE Pre-service Requirements

AND

Enroll in EPP (Educational Preparation Program)

CTE Restricted License(s):

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area with 2 years within past 5 years of industry demonstrated experience in automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program.

OR

• Associate's Degree in related area (Automotive Systems Technology, Transportation Systems Technology, Automotive or Mechanical Engineering); and 4 years within the past 8 years of industry demonstrated experience in automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program.

OR

• High School Diploma with 6 years within the past 10 years of industry demonstrated experience in the automotive repair and service field; or a minimum of three years of experience as a teacher in a vocational/technical automotive related training program.

40 Hour Induction beginning Year One

Licensing/Certification Requirements/Required Credentials:

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in Automotive Services License 74015
• ASE certification in brakes, electrical, maintenance and light repair, suspension and steering prior to employment.
• Required Courses: 18 Semester Hours from: Curriculum, Instructional Planning, and Assessments; Instructional Methods; Literacy/Reading Methods; Meeting Special Learning Needs or Introduction to Exceptionalities or Diversity; Classroom Management or Learning Theory or Learning Styles or Motivation or How Adolescents Learn; Lab Management and Safety; Teachers must also attend SkillsUSA Advisor training

Courses Eligible to Teach:

• Automotive Service I
• Automotive Service II
• Automotive Service III

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 10 Month

Additional Job Information

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Proficiency in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the engine performance and fuels, brakes, steering and suspension, automatic and manual transmissions, heating and cooling, electrical/electronics
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, including elementary geometry acquired through trades related training or experience
• Knowledge of principles that apply to automotive technology; the use of shop and hand-tools; the properties of various materials and techniques used to diagnose and repair
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and inventory control principles and practices
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health regulations and legislation, and regulations governing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Ability to operate all typical diagnostic, service, and repair equipment found in a modern automotive service facility
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver instructional material
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust with students
• Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
• Strong planning, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 40 lbs. Physical agility to perform work and demonstrations on all areas of an automobile including engine compartment, trunk, underneath, and under dashboard. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in a shop environment (4+ hours). Ability to work in an automotive service/laboratory facility and to tolerate intermittent periods of cooler and warmer temperatures.

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.