High School Industrial Arts Teacher—Metals 1 & 2

Deadline: June 5, 2026

District/Organization: Holland Christian Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, part time

Salary: Commensurate to years of experience and degree

Position Details

Job Description

Position Title: High School Industrial Arts Teacher—Metals 1 & 2

Reports to: Building Principal

Evaluated by: Building Principal

Hours: 40% FTE, (Exempt)

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits: As offered per personnel policies

Summary

A Holland Christian School teacher is committed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the school. The role includes all aspects of planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to possess equipped minds and nurtured hearts that are ready to transform the world distinctively for Jesus.

Qualifications:

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and committed to Christ-centered education.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts, Technology Education, or related field (required); Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

• State teaching certification in corresponding content area (required)

• Experience teaching metals, manufacturing, or related industrial arts courses (preferred)

• Demonstrated knowledge of shop safety procedures and equipment

• Ability to integrate faith into technical and hands-on instruction

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Actively engage as a member of the school’s spiritual community by attending school events and functions as directed by the Building Principal

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject area(s) taught, including metals fabrication, machining, welding, and safe tool operation

• Demonstrate knowledge of students as learners and maintain appropriate relationships with students, including when addressing their social-emotional health

• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans that include, minimally, the following: instructional objectives, planned teaching and modeling, formative assessments (guided practice), and supplemental resources

• Regularly review and update department and course curriculum maps to ensure alignment with instructional priorities and pacing

• Utilize appropriate assessment techniques to inform and evaluate student learning and progress, including project-based assessments

• Maintain and enforce strict shop safety standards to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment conducive to hands-on learning

• Implement effective classroom and shop management procedures, including proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment

• Update all student and school records accurately and completely as required

• Model effective teacher/parent partnership through timely (24 hours) and proactive communication

• Keep the building principal informed of serious student issues

• Implement Christ-centered teaching through pedagogical practices that develop students in alignment with Holland Christian Schools’ Discipleship Practices

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor, which may include, but are not limited to: supervision duties, participation in school events, student project showcases, and extracurricular support

Physical Requirements

Applicants who are, or become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions and meet basic job qualifications either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

The above information reflects the general responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned that are not listed in the above job description and the organization may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

To apply for the position posted, please feel free to contact the High School Principal, Miles Colago at [email protected] or 616-820-2901 and complete the application here:

E-mail: [email protected]