Description

Teaches collision repair courses in a technical educational program, school, or college on a part-time basis. May substitute when the regular instructor is absent or may have scheduled part-time teaching responsibilities. Delivers instruction and helps students according to the program goals and lesson plans provided.

Personal Characteristics and Skills

Must have good reading and communication skills. Must enjoy working with students in a learning environment, both in the classroom and in the shop. Must be patient, observant, and helpful with the wide range of student abilities. Must be detail oriented for student grades, material inventories, and work products.

Job Outlook

As a backup position for one or more instructors, this is important to maintain a consistent and steady learning environment. Schools need a plan in place for interruptions. Schools also need a plan for expansion and a part-time instructor is a bridge to developing additional full-time instructors.

Pre-Employment Education and Experience

Associate degree in collision repair technology is required. At least three years of on-the-job experience as a collision repair technician and ASE certification in multiple areas are required. Computer skills, teaching skills, and program development experience is preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Earnings

Depending on location and school system, earnings may start between $12 and $18 per hour.

Career Path

An experienced technician is the direct path to this position. Many technicians start as part-time instructors while still working full time and grow in to a full-time instructor. From here, there are opportunities in school administration, material and equipment suppliers, and insurance companies.

Continuing Education

Technical education is available through I-CAR, paint companies, and equipment suppliers. School certification is available through NATEF.

 

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