Automotive Collision Instructor

The Career Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Automotive Collision Instructor to
join our instructional team. This position begins full-time with the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

The successful candidate will teach high school students enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program
focused on foundational and advanced automotive collision repair and refinishing techniques. Instruction includes
both classroom theory and hands-on laboratory experiences aligned to current industry standards and manufacturer
specifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality instruction in automotive collision repair including structural and non-structural repair,
• dent removal, frame alignment, refinishing, painting, and detailing.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that integrate collision theory, repair techniques, estimating, and real-
• world applications.

• Prepare students for industry-recognized certifications such as I-CAR and NOCTI assessments.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-standard collision lab environment.

• Supervise students during hands-on shop activities and strictly enforce proper safety procedures and PPE
• usage.

• Assess student technical skills, provide constructive feedback, and track progress toward program
• competencies and NOCTI task lists.

• Collaborate with industry advisory partners, colleagues, and administration to support program growth and
• alignment with regional workforce needs.

• Participate in professional development and school-based initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant industry experience in automotive collision repair, refinishing, or
• related fields required.

• I-CAR certifications preferred.

• Willingness to obtain Pennsylvania Department of Education Career & Technical Instructional Certification
• (tuition reimbursement available).

• Strong knowledge of modern collision repair techniques, tools, and refinishing systems.

• Strong communication skills, a commitment to student success, and the ability to manage a hands-on, fast-
• paced learning environment are essential.

•Compensation is as per the CIT Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. 10-month, school year (188
days), Mon- Fri, 7.5 hours per day