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Location: Elevate Academy North in Post Falls

Pay: $59,477 - $70,295 DOE

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in a related manufacturing field required. Elevate Academy can help with the teacher certification process.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for Manufacturing Professionals

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, building things, training others, and seeing students grow. You will have the opportunity to design a program to create the next generation of skilled professionals.

About Elevate Academy

Elevate Academy is dedicated to providing hands-on learning opportunities for all students.  The Elevate system is designed for students to engage in a hands-on world that links traditional academics to the trades that they will be studying.  Students have the opportunity to explore many avenues and select a path that inspires them to pursue their passion.  Students at Elevate Academy will also receive education in the soft skills.  

Position Summary

The Automated Manufacturing Instructor will teach students the technical, safety, and workplace skills needed for success in modern manufacturing. This role blends classroom instruction, hands-on shop/lab work, project-based learning, industry partnerships, and career readiness.

The instructor will help students learn how manufacturing works in the real world, including safe shop practices, blueprint reading, precision measurement, hand and power tools, manual machining, CNC machining, CAD, 3D printing, and manufacturing processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with students, families, staff, industry partners, and the community.
• Create a safe, organized, and professional shop/lab environment.
• Teach standards-aligned Automated Manufacturing curriculum through hands-on, project-based instruction.
• Implement and support Elevate Academy's Next Step Ready curriculum and career readiness expectations.
• Scaffold instruction based on student readiness, assessment results, and individual growth needs.
• Use real-world manufacturing projects to help students build confidence, skill, and career direction.
• Prepare students for industry expectations, workplace behavior, technical assessments, and possible certifications.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, inventory, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design cross-curricular learning experiences connected to manufacturing.
• Identify and partner with local employers who can provide guest speakers, tours, mentorship, work-based learning, job shadows, internships, or employment pathways.
• Model a high-expectation, high-support approach that helps students take ownership of their learning and behavior.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community partners.
• Participate in professional development, staff collaboration, and school-wide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall school program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in manufacturing, machining, CAD/CAM, CNC, or a closely related field.
• Idaho State teaching certification in the appropriate subject area, or willingness/eligibility to complete the certification process with support from Elevate Academy.
• Strong commitment to shop safety, student safety, and professional work habits.
• Ability to teach, mentor, coach, or train students with varying skill levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate relevant technology into instruction.
• Ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, move, or handle shop materials, tools, or equipment.
• Commitment to Elevate Academy's mission, hands-on learning model, and student-centered culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CNC mills, CNC lathes, Haas machines, G-code, NC programming, or CNC setup/operation.
• Experience with manual mills, lathes, grinders, saws, measuring tools, and inspection practices.
• Experience with one of the following Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, or other CAD/CAM platforms.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Haas, NIMS, AWS, MSSC, or other manufacturing-related certifications.
• Previous experience training apprentices, new employees, students, or team members.

Suggested Indeed Keywords

Automated Manufacturing Instructor, CTE Teacher, Manufacturing Teacher, CNC Instructor, CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Manual Machining, Haas, G-Code, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CAD/CAM, 3D Printing, Industrial Maintenance, Precision Measurement, Blueprint Reading, Technical Education, Career Technical Education, Skilled Trades Instructor, Workforce Development.

Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Elevate Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employment Benefits:

Medica, Dental and Vision

$50,000.00 Life Insurance

Sick Leave

PERSI Retirement Plan