MI2 is Hiring: Metals Academy Instructor at Logan County CTC

If you’re interested in applying for the role of Metals Academy Instructor, please read the full job description below and email your resume and a brief statement of interest to nicole.lilenthal@mi2ky.org by December 1, 2026.

Job Posting: High School CTE Teacher – MI2 Metal Academy

Position Type: High School CTE Instructor, half-day, ten-month school calendar

Employer: MI2 Metals Innovation Initiative, 501C3
Location: Logan County Career & Technical Center (Logan CTC)
Salary Range: approx. $60,000-$80,000 / year (Based on experience and contract scale)  

Job Overview

MI2 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Metals Industry Professional to join the teaching team at Logan CTC.  In this role, you will take your real-world experience into the classroom and industry environment to prepare high school students for entry-level jobs at local metals companies. You will be designing a program (while collaborating with businesses and instructors) which teaches practical skills and safety concepts. You will help establish shadowing, apprenticeships, and co-ops with local companies.  

The instructor will help develop and deliver Metals Academy’s Special Topics-I in-class and Special Topics II on-site/in-class courses to juniors and seniors. These courses are part of the newly established MI2 Metals Academy at Logan CTC. Curriculum development will begin in January 2027, and the instructional program will begin in August 2027.  

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Instruction: Develop and deliver practical lessons focused on metals operations, equipment fundamentals, safe work practices, and introductory troubleshooting, using demonstrations and applied activities.

• Career Preparation: Directly instruct and integrate skills, which industry has indicated as essential, in lesson plans.  

• Certification Preparation: Design and evaluate curriculum that aligns with state standards and prepares high school students to earn recognized industry credentials.

• Community/Industry/Parent Engagement: Coordinate with school staff, participating companies, and families to support student progress, connect classroom learning with workplace expectations, and organize industry learning experiences.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent, full-time employment directly related to metals manufacturing  

• Technical Mastery: Demonstrated knowledge of metals manufacturing or processing operations, equipment fundamentals, and industrial safety, with the ability to explain technical concepts and guide practical learning activities.

• Credentials:  

• Bachelor's Degree

• Available each weekday, 4 hours a day in am or pm, during the conventional school year

Note for Industry Professionals: Candidates with extensive field experience who do not hold a standard teaching degree are highly encouraged to apply; the district will establish an alternative route.  

To apply, submit your resume and a brief statement of interest by December 1, 2026, to nicole.lilenthal@mi2ky.org.

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