CTE Teacher Apprentice

Term of Employment: Full-time, temporary/20 weeks/with full benefits

Salary Range: $39.97 per hour

Start Date: Feb 16, 2026

End Date: July 2, 2026

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Position Summary:
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of professionals in your field? The CTE Teacher Apprentice role is designed for individuals with at least 6,000 hours of industry experience in Automotive, Construction, Welding, Precision Machining or Engineering who want to share their knowledge and skills with high school students pursuing careers in these fields.

This apprenticeship is an opportunity for professional growth and to train under the mentorship of experienced educators with formal training provided by Pima JTED. It's perfect for those with a strong technical background and a passion for education, who are eager to transition into teaching.

Join us in shaping the future workforce by becoming a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher. Take the next step in your career while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Instructional Delivery:

• Work alongside a Master CTE Teacher.to gain practical teaching experience and industry insights.
• Assist with lesson planning, student assessments, and classroom activities, gradually assuming more responsibilities.
• Teach interactive lessons that integrate industry standards, certifications, and real-world applications.

Skills Development:

• Participate in structured mentorship and professional development courses, including the Premier Series Coursework to meet Arizona Department of Education CTE certification requirements.
• Learn and apply effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and curriculum development tailored to CTE.
• Support students in exploring career pathways, preparing for certifications and building essential professional skills.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications/Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 6000 hours of relevant industry experience
• Interest in pursuing a teaching career and CTE certification
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with students, educators, and industry professionals

Additional Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) or MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
Negative TB test within the last year
Valid Arizona Driver License
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related area preferred but not required
Industry certification in relevant industry preferred

Application Process:
Submit a signed cover letter, resume, one recent (within five years) signed professional reference letter and a copy of any relevant certifications via the district’s online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp). Open until filled.


Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business