- Minimum of 2 years of recent professional experience in metals and manufacturing fields (e.g., welding, machining,metal fabrication, manufacturing technology, industrial maintenance, or related sectors).
- Teaching certification preferred but not required.
- Experience engaging with industry partners and community stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
- Passion for creating a hands-on, joy-filled learning environment.
- Develop and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons focused on metals and manufacturing fundamentals, such as welding processes, machining basics, fabrication techniques, manufacturing systems, and workplace safety
- Align instruction with curriculum goals and Finnish education principles, emphasizing mastery, independence, and real-world relevance
- Foster a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges, precision, and problem-solving through practical skill-building
- Integrate hands-on projects that build essential technical competencies, including:
- Safe tool and equipment operation
- Measurement, blueprint reading, and basic CAD interpretation (as appropriate)
- Fabrication, assembly, and quality awareness
- Design collaborative projects that simulate real-world manufacturing environments, promoting teamwork, communication, and project planning
- Embed career exploration into instruction by highlighting diverse metals and manufacturing pathways, including welding, machining, industrial technology, automation, and skilled production careers
- Facilitate discussions, guest speakers, and learning activities that connect classroom skills to high-demand, high-wage careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades
- Build partnerships with local manufacturers, fabricators, and trades professionals to support guest speakers, demonstrations, and mentorship opportunities
- Coordinate site visits, facility tours, and job-shadowing experiences to expose students to real-world manufacturing environments
- Engage the community in classroom-based projects or service initiatives that strengthen connections between students and local industry
- Mentor students in SkillsUSA instruction and competitions, supporting skill development, leadership, and professionalism
- Support students in earning industry-recognized credentials such as OSHA 10, NIMS, AWS, or other trade-aligned certifications as appropriate
- Provide hands-on coaching and feedback to prepare students for competitions, assessments, and future employment
- Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress in technical skills, safety practices, collaboration, and professional behaviors
- Provide timely, constructive feedback aligned with industry expectations and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with academic and CTE colleagues to create a cohesive learning experience that bridges classroom learning and skilled trades pathways
- Participate in professional development to remain current with manufacturing trends, safety standards, and best practices in trades education
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Copper Island Academy is seeking a part-time Middle/High School Metals & Manufacturing Skilled Trades Instructor to join our outstanding educational team beginning in the Fall of 2026.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Metals & Manufacturing Instruction
For more information on Copper Island Academy, please visit our website
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