What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Engine/Power sport Technology Instructor position at Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine...?
- Plan and deliver instruction in small engine and power sports repair, including diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Provide hands-on shop instruction using industry tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Teach students repair and maintenance of equipment such as lawn and garden equipment, snowmobiles, ATVs, and other small engine systems.
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with state CTE standards and industry practices.
- Evaluate student learning through assignments, shop projects, and assessments.
- Maintain accurate student grades, attendance, and records.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and expectations.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and industry-standard shop environment.
- Reinforce workplace safety, professionalism, and employability skills.
- Collaborate with school administration, instructors, and industry partners to support program development.
- Participate in required faculty meetings, professional development, and program advisory committee activities.
- Significant experience in small engine repair, outdoor power equipment repair, or powersports service.
- Strong knowledge of engine diagnostics, electrical systems, fuel systems, and repair procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with high school students in a hands-on learning environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to obtain or hold an appropriate state Career & Technical Education teaching certification
- Experience repairing ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, or other powersports equipment.
- Industry certifications related to small engine or powersports repair.
- Previous experience teaching, mentoring, or training others.
- Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
- Views of the Saco River to its west
- Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
- It is less than two hours north of Boston.
- Home to a growing population of diverse residents
- Picturesque downtown
- Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
- Thriving economy
- Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking
JobID: 3133
Position Type:
Career Technical Education/Career Technical Education
Career Technical Education/Career Technical Education
Date Posted:
3/18/2026
3/18/2026
Location:
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
BRCOT is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Small Engine and Power Sports Repair Instructor to teach high school students the technical skills required for careers in equipment repair and the power sports industry. Students in the program are primarily 11th- and 12th-graders, with some 10th-graders, who are preparing for entry-level employment, apprenticeships, or postsecondary training. This is a new program starting on the fall of 2026
The instructor will deliver both classroom and hands-on shop instruction covering the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of small engines and power sports equipment such as lawn and garden equipment, ATVs, snowmobiles, and related machinery.
In addition to instruction, the instructor is responsible for evaluating student performance, maintaining student records, and communicating with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
Essential Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Certification/License:
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community
Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program.
Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting