Careers

Current Openings – Administrative Unit

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There are currently no openings in the Administrative Unit.

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Current Openings – Professional Unit

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The Erie County Technical School will accept applications for the following full-time professional union position to begin immediately. Please refer to the position details below.

Tourism and Hospitality Management Instructor

The starting salary range is roughly $44,000 to $54,000 based on industry experience, teaching experience, and/or level of education.  For all positions you must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 Clearances.  Candidates for any of the listed instructor positions without appropriate teaching certification through the PDE must be willing to complete coursework requirements through Indiana University of Pennsylvania to obtain vocational teacher certification. 

Other Items to Note:

• Experience working with high school students and teaching in a CTE environment are preferred.
• Interested candidates are highly encouraged to review Pennsylvania’s Occupational Assessment Competency Manual to review the education and certification requirements necessary for this position.

Please direct application packet that at minimum includes a Resume and Cover Letter of interest to the address below. Note, our preference is a more complete packet with PA Standard Application for Teaching (just skip items not relevant ~ Link to Standard App), Letters of References, Clearances, Certifications, and other pertinent information.    

The Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) instructor is responsible for developing and implementing an instructional program focusing on basic skills in a variety of areas associated with Tourism, Travel Services, and Marketing Operations that will support the Career and Technical Standards for CIP Code 52.1905. Instruction includes but is not limited to principles of hotel/motel operations, customer sales and assistance operations, and techniques, telephone operations, and basic office management.

Position Requirements:

Candidates who meet one of the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

1. Possess a PDE Vocational Teaching certification in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
2. Have a minimum of 4 years of wage-earning industry experience in Tourism and Hospitality Management with a willingness to obtain the Career and Technical Instructional Certification in Education.

* CompTIA certification preferred.

Current Openings – Classified Unit

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The Erie County Technical School will accept applications for the following part-time professional union positions to begin with the 2024-2025 school year. Please refer to the position details below for specifics about each position.

Custodian  (multiple positions – part-time)

The deadline for this posting is December 20th, however resumes will continue to be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

Position Description:

The custodian position performs routine cleaning functions as well as major and project cleaning and other duties as scheduled or directed which may include minor mechanical, electrical and structural repairs, as expertise and time permits.

Position Requirements:

You must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 Clearances, complete required training for Act 126 (mandatory reporting), and process disclosures for Act 168 and Act 24. This position is contracted for, $18.88 per hour (less .25 during for first 120-days), 20 hours per week, 260 days per year.  12 paid holidays, 4 personal days and paid vacation per scale.

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For all open positions above, must have or be willing to obtain Act 34, 114, and 151 Clearances. Interested applicants should send a cover letter of interest and current resume to:  

Human Resources
Erie County Technical School
8500 Oliver Road
Erie, PA 16509
careers@ects.org
EOE Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System Eligible
• 403b Investment Plan Eligible
• Individual and Family Health Care Plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• and much more….