Automotive Instructor

Essential Duties

• Provide classroom and hands-on automotive instruction aligned with industry standards and program requirements.
• Develop and prepare lesson plans, instructional activities, assessments, and training materials.
• Recommend curriculum changes and supplemental instructional resources when appropriate.
• Administer and grade tests and other assessments.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, progress, and performance records.
• Update Training Achievement Records accurately and promptly to document student progress.
• Select, adapt, and modify instructional resources to support students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and support needs.
• Manage the classroom and shop environment while providing students with individual tutoring, coaching, evaluation, and assistance.
• Motivate and counsel students regarding behavior, training performance, personal concerns, and study habits.
• Evaluate and supervise students participating in on-the-job training experiences.
• Provide hands-on automotive activities for students participating in the Career Preparation Period.
• Model appropriate workplace behavior and professional standards.
• Mentor students and reinforce positive behavior through consistent coaching and appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom and shop environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Skills and Competencies

  • Demonstrated knowledge of automotive technology, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management.
  • Ability to provide engaging classroom and hands-on technical instruction.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
  • High energy and the ability to motivate and engage students.
  • Ability to use varied teaching methods and instructional formats to meet different learning needs.
  • Ability to respond effectively and professionally to student concerns and behavioral issues.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply Job Corps instructional methodologies, policies, and practices.
  • Strong organizational, assessment, and recordkeeping skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar computer applications.

    Certification Requirements

    • Must hold any certification, license, or accreditation required by the state or federal government for this position.