Career and Technical Education Teacher Job Description Template

Job title

Career and Technical Education Teacher

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable career and technical education teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will teach hands-on career skills, plan lessons aligned to industry standards and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on career skills
• Plan lessons aligned to industry standards
• Prepare students for industry certifications
• Maintain shop and lab safety
• Manage equipment and supplies
• Advise career student organizations
• Partner with local employers
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of trade or technical expertise and lesson planning
• Patience and mentorship
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State CTE teaching license
• Industry certifications
• OSHA 10 or 30
• Experience with trade-specific tools and equipment

Skills

• Shop safety management
• Industry certification preparation
• Equipment maintenance
• Classroom management
• Communication
• Organization

Work environment and schedule

CTE teachers work in shops, labs and classrooms that may include heavy equipment, tools and hazards. Teachers work school-year schedules with planning time and after-school competitions.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.