VNHS NEEDS AN AUTO BODY TECH TEACHER!

If you’ve been following the latest Van Nuys news or are part of the local automotive community here in the San Fernando Valley, you might have heard about a troubling issue: Van Nuys High School—home to a fantastic automotive program—is searching for an automotive instructor.

As shop owners, technicians, and car enthusiasts, we talk all the time about the massive skills gap in our industry. We need fresh talent entering the trade. But how can we expect young people to catch the bug for diagnostics, mechanical repair, or collision and paint if their high school shops don’t have anyone at the front of the classroom?

That’s why we were thrilled that LAUSD and the Van Nuys High School Automotive Academy are actively looking for someone to step up and lead the next generation of automotive technicians.

Why the Auto Shop Program Matters

The Van Nuys High School Automotive Academy isn’t just an elective; it’s a dedicated Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway. It bridges the gap between high school classrooms and real-world careers in automotive service, diagnostics, and repair. Students get hands-on experience that sets them up whether they plan to head straight into an independent shop, a dealership, or pursue higher education.

Without a qualified instructor, these incredible pathways risk sitting empty. That’s a loss for the students, a loss for our community, and a loss for the future of the automotive trade.

The Details: What They’re Looking For

LAUSD is looking for someone with hands-on industry experience who wants to transition into education and make a lasting impact.

• The Role: Automotive Academy Instructor / CTE Teacher

• Location: Van Nuys High School, Van Nuys, CA

• Compensation: Competitive LAUSD teacher salary schedule (listed on the posting roughly between $58.41 – $77.13/hour depending on credentials and placement).

• What’s Required: Industry background—typically requiring professional automotive repair experience within the last few years at an independent shop, dealership, or municipality, alongside meeting LAUSD/CTE credentialing requirements.

Help Us Spread the Word!

Do you know a master tech who loves mentoring apprentices? Are you an experienced mechanic looking for a rewarding second act where you can shape young minds? Or maybe you just know someone in the LA area who lives and breathes cars and would be a natural in front of a classroom.

Let’s help LAUSD fill this position so these students can get back in the shop!

👉 Check out the full job description and apply here: Van Nuys High School Automotive Academy Job Posting on Indeed

Let’s get a great teacher into Van Nuys High and keep the trade alive!