The Macon Area Career and Technical Education Center (MACTEC) is now accepting applications for a Building Trades Instructor for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligibility for Missouri CTE Certification may be met through one of the following pathways:

• No degree and six thousand (6,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years; or
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and five thousand (5,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience within the past ten (10) years; or
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and four thousand (4,000) hours of Department-approved, closely related occupational experience obtained within the past ten (10) years.

 

Job Goal:

 

The Skilled Technical Sciences (STS) Instructor provides students with rigorous, industry-aligned instruction in their specialized technical field, preparing them for entry-level employment, apprenticeships, advanced training, and industry-recognized certifications. This position supports high-quality hands-on learning, technical skill development, safety practices, and professional expectations that reflect current industry standards. The instructor will collaborate with MACTEC staff, community partners, and industry advisory committees to support student success and ensure program relevance and compliance.

 

Working Conditions:

 

This position requires work in classroom, laboratory, shop, and field environments. Collaboration with students, families, faculty, employers, and community partners is expected. Programs may require occasional evenings or weekends for industry events, student competitions, program advisory meetings, or professional responsibilities. The role also requires operation of tools, machinery, equipment, and technology pertinent to the specialty area.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Provide high-quality instruction aligned with current industry standards, safety guidelines, and DESE requirements.
• Prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, certifications, or technical skill assessments relevant to the specialty area.
• Maintain accurate instructional records, equipment inventories, and program documentation.
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials to reflect modern industry practices and technologies.
• Create opportunities for hands-on skill development, real-world application, simulation, and project-based learning.
• Establish and maintain a classroom and lab environment that is safe, organized, and conducive to learning.

Safety & Laboratory/Shop Oversight

• Ensure consistent implementation of all safety procedures and maintain safe operation of tools, equipment, machinery, and materials.
• Conduct regular inspections of lab or shop spaces and coordinate maintenance or repair needs.
• Teach and model safe workplace behaviors and enforce safety expectations at all times.
    

Student Support & Professional Skills

• Reinforce employability expectations, professional behavior, and workplace ethics.
• Provide guidance on career pathways, apprenticeships, postsecondary options, and workforce readiness.
• Monitor and support student progress, communicating concerns or needs to the Career Center Director and Student Services Coordinator/Career Resource Educator as appropriate.

 

Industry & Community Partnerships

• Maintain an active Program Advisory Committee to ensure the curriculum remains aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with local employers to support work-based learning, job shadowing, internships, and real-world experiences.
• Promote Skilled Technical Sciences pathways through recruitment activities, outreach to sending schools, and community engagement.
• Represent the program and MACTEC positively during industry events, competitions, and public relations activities.

 

Program Coordination & Partnerships

• Maintain required program records, certifications, equipment inventories, and state or federal compliance documentation.
• Participate in professional development aligned with program needs, district initiatives, and industry expectations.
• Work collaboratively with MACTEC staff to support student success and continuous program improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Career Center Director.

 

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting.  If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.