Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Teacher
Job Details:
Job Title: Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Teacher
Organization/School: Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description: 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.
Website: https://cmvt.us/
Start Date: 03/30/2026
Application Deadline: 03/30/2026
Application URL: https://www.applitrack.com/cmvt/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=215&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
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Contact Information:
Jennifer Cerreta
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School
Vocational Programs
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815
(570) 784-8040
jcerreta@cmvt.us
