About
Job Board
Blog
Contact
Shop
Payments
Membership
Accreditation
Professional Learning Services
Advisory & Consultative Services
Resources
Job Description
Why Join Our Team?
Kalamazoo Christian High School (KCHS) values collaboration, communication, & building a flourishing community. At KCHS you will:
- Be a Collaborator – Join a faculty committed to shared wisdom, open communication, & interdisciplinary partnership.
- Pursue Excellence – Be supported in your professional development & encouraged to achieve excellence in instruction & learning.
- Build a Flourishing Community – Invest in the spiritual & vocational development of high schoolers, helping them discover their gifts & purpose.
- Teach Vocation – Show students how to be creative, responsible stewards of creation through practical, hands-on work.
Position Summary
Kalamazoo Christian High School seeks a dedicated, highly-skilled Industrial Arts Teacher to join our faculty & contribute to our mission & vision of providing a compelling, Christ-centered high school experience. The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator rooted in the reformed, Christian tradition who is eager to integrate their faith, biblical worldview, & an appreciation for God’s creation into all aspects of the Industrial Arts curriculum.
This role requires teaching a traditional industrial arts program, including woodworking, basic automotive mechanics, small engine maintenance/repair, basic welding, & basic DIY projects. Additionally, this role would require the teacher to develop an emerging technologies curriculum including but not limited to 3D printing, drones, & robotics. The teacher will foster a hands-on learning environment where students develop practical skills, problem-solving abilities, & an understanding of how their gifts can be used in service to others.
Job Requirements
- Instructional Excellence & Biblical Integration
-
-
- Develop & deliver a rigorous, engaging curriculum for all industrial arts & emerging technologies courses.
- Employ a variety of effective teaching methods, focusing on project-based learning & practical application of skills.
- Intentionally integrate reformed, Christian worldview into instruction & learning.
-
- Shop Management & Safety
-
-
- Maintain a safe, organized, & functional workshop/lab environment, ensuring all equipment is in excellent working order.
- Manage budgets, inventory, & material acquisition for all programs.
- Train & enforce all shop safety protocols rigorously.
-
- Community & Collaboration
-
- Actively participate in the school’s thriving, collaborative faculty culture, prioritizing open communication & mutual encouragement.
- Contribute to the building of a flourishing community by advising, mentoring students, & supporting co-curricular activities.
Qualifications
- Personal Faith
-
-
- A clear, active commitment to Jesus Christ & full affirmation of the school’s statement of faith & mission.
-
- Experience
-
-
- Proven expertise &/or professional experience in woodworking & at least one other required area (automotive/emerging technologies). Prior high school teaching experience is a plus.
-
- Skills
-
- Demonstrated ability to manage a dynamic, hands-on classroom; excellent communication & interpersonal skills; a commitment to excellence in learning for all students.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Industrial Arts, Technology Education, Engineering, or a related field. Teaching certification is preferred but not required for candidates with extensive professional experience.
Related Benefits
- 403b with employer matching
- Professional Development Opportunities
- PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Tuition discount for eligible dependents
- EAP with Pine Rest