Maritime Occupations Teacher

Position Summary

The CTE Maritime Transportation Teacher delivers instruction in maritime transport, navigation, seamanship, and related technical skills for high school students (grades 9–12). This role integrates classroom theory, simulation-based training, lab work, and industry-aligned practical experiences. The teacher will cultivate partnerships with local marine businesses, port authorities, and higher education institutions to support internships, certifications, and student pipelines into maritime careers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum in topics such as navigation, ship operations, maritime safety, seamanship, cargo handling, tides, currents, and logistics.

• Facilitate and supervise maritime simulator training (e.g. ship-handling, navigation scenarios) and incorporate simulations into instructional units.

• Lead hands-on maritime labs or field projects, such as small-boat operations, chart plotting, environmental sampling, port logistics, or vessel maintenance.

• Support students in obtaining industry-recognized credentials (e.g. STCW, safety, navigation officer licenses).

• Coordinate with industry partners (ports, shipyards, Coast Guard, maritime firms) to arrange guest lectures, field visits, internship placements, and mentorships.

• Maintain student records, performance data, and simulator logs; analyze outcomes to adjust instruction.

• Serve on the CTE advisory council to review program goals, update curriculum, and maintain alignment with industry standards.

• Assist with recruiting and outreach to attract students to the maritime pathway; present at parent nights, career fairs, and community events.

• Participate in professional development, CTE meetings, and Ohio’s career-technical education initiatives.

• Ensure laboratory and simulator areas comply with safety standards, maintain equipment, and manage consumables and supplies.

Desired Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated content knowledge in maritime transport, navigation, marine operations, or related field.

• Ability to teach and coach technical and theoretical maritime concepts.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and instructional design skills.

• Demonstrated willingness to partner with industry, community, and higher education institutions.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Marine Transportation, Nautical Science, Maritime Studies, Engineering, or related field.

• Valid Ohio Career-Technical Workforce Development (CTWD) or Career-Technical Education (CTE) license with endorsement in a relevant pathway. The teacher must complete CTE-36 (work experience validation) and CTE-37 (program validation by district) if hired out of industry.

• Completion of at least one Ohio OAE (Ohio Assessments for Educators) examination: the professional knowledge (pedagogical) exam and the content exam aligned with the CTE area.

• Must satisfy Ohio BCI and FBI background checks.

• Proper licensure or certification per Ohio’s rules for CTE instruction (i.e. in good standing with the Ohio Department of Education).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Technical Education, Maritime Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.

• Prior teaching or training experience in CTE, technical education, or maritime fields

• Additional credentials in CTE instruction, adult learning, or curriculum design.

• Familiarity with Ohio’s CTE/CTWD systems, end-of-course exams, and program approval processes

• Prior completion of advanced professional development in maritime or transportation education.

• Professional maritime certifications or licensure (e.g. U.S. Coast Guard officer license, STCW credentials)

• Experience working with simulators or maritime lab equipment

• Experience facilitating internships or work-based learning in maritime sectors

Physical Demands

• Lab and simulation environments: standing, walking, bending, and positioning students during hands-on activities.

• Occasional lifting or moving of instructional equipment, tools, and teaching aids (up to ~25-40 lbs).

• Frequent indoor/outdoor work (simulator labs, field trips, port or dockside visits).

• Prolonged use of computer systems, instruments, and monitoring of simulator panels.

• Ability to safely navigate vessel or dockside settings and adhere to safety protocols.

• Must supervise students in various environments, ensuring rigorous safety standards in maritime activities.

The Maritime Academy of Toledo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Ohio CTE License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Toledo, OH 43604 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000