Teacher, Manufacturing Technology (Precision Machining)
Cleveland Metropolitan School DistrictAbout the role
Position Type:
TeacherDate Posted:
2026-04-17Location:Ginn AcademyABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students.
CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college.
Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results.
CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop.
In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.
BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES
The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Provides high‑quality instruction in Precision Machining using district‑approved curriculum, aligned state standards, and hands‑on manufacturing and machining experiences. Performs all related instructional, supervisory, and professional responsibilities. This is a union position requiring 34.17 hours per week for 185 days per year.
Position Overview
Ginn Academy is seeking a skilled and industry‑experienced Precision Machining Instructor to lead a comprehensive Career‑Technical Education program that prepares students for careers in machining, CNC operation, manufacturing technology, and industrial maintenance. The instructor delivers rigorous instruction in machining processes, blueprint reading, CNC programming, metrology, safety practices, and project‑based learning aligned with Ohio’s Career‑Technical Education standards.
The instructor supports students in earning industry‑recognized credentials, completing authentic machining projects, and participating in work‑based learning experiences. The role requires compliance with all Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) requirements for CTE program delivery, assessment, and reporting.
The district offers competitive wages, strong administrative support, and ongoing professional development.
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction & Classroom Leadership
Teach machining concepts including manual machining, CNC operation, blueprint reading, GD&T, metrology, materials, and manufacturing processes aligned with Ohio CTE standards.
Guide students through hands‑on machining projects involving turning, milling, drilling, grinding, CNC programming, and part inspection.
Integrate industry‑standard tools such as CNC mills and lathes, manual machines, CAD/CAM software, precision measurement tools, and digital manufacturing technologies.
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