Automotive Instructor

at Northlands Job Corps in Vergennes, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Northlands Job Corps is seeking an Automotive Instructor to provide students with engaging, industry-recognized automotive instruction and hands-on technical training. This position develops lessons, evaluates student progress, adapts instruction to meet a range of learning needs, and helps students build the technical and workplace skills necessary for success in the automotive industry.

The Automotive Instructor also serves as a positive role model and mentor, supporting students’ academic, professional, and personal development throughout their training.

• 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.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as needed to support the ongoing needs of the organization.

• 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.

• Must hold any certification, license, or accreditation required by the State of Vermont or an accredited professional trade organization for the assigned field.
• Credentials and professional experience must meet applicable state or trade-organization requirements.

• At least three years of professional experience in the automotive field.
• At least two years of teaching or instructional experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to northlandshumanresources@jobcorps.org.