Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Teacher

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Vocational Instructor

Date Posted:
2/25/2026

Location:
Columbia-Montour AVTS

Date Available:
03/30/2026

Closing Date:
03/27/2026

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School (CMAVTS) is seeking a highly skilled professional to instruct the high school Collision Repair Technology program. The individual hired to this position must have at least four years of full-time paid experience in the collision repair field and hold appropriate industry credentials. Successful candidates will be required to pursue and obtain EPA 6H certification. PA vocational teaching certification is preferred. Candidates without teaching certification must complete a certification program through Penn State University or an approved accredited institution.

Students in the Collision Repair Technology program are instructed in a variety of skills and competency areas including:

Auto body design and construction
Non-structural repair
Structural repair
Damage analysis
Estimating
Welding and cutting
Refinishing
Fuel and exhaust
Plastic Repair
Customer Relations
Safety

Students will have the opportunity to earn industry credentials prior to graduation including:

Mobile Air Condition (MACS)
SP2 Safety
I-Car Certifications (24 possible)
PA Skills Certification (NOCTI)

All teachers are responsible for lesson planning maintaining accurate records of student progress and grades creating a positive classroom learning environment and managing classroom behavior. Technical teachers also develop connections with local businesses and external organizations to establish an Advisory Committee and create internship and job placement opportunities.

CMAVTS is a comprehensive technical high school offering career and academic instruction to approximately 600 students from 6 sending school districts across Columbia and Montour Counties. We offer a full athletic program a wide variety of student organizations and clubs and cooperative education opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume PA Standard Teaching Application PA teaching certification and college transcripts (if available) industry credentials and letters of reference to Jennifer Cerreta Human Resources Specialist via Frontline.