Director, Career & Technical Education

Company: Milton Hershey School
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Back to all Careers JOB ID: 25000245 Hershey, PA Full-time Job Category: Career & College Services Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the worlds premier pre-K through 12th grade private schools, dedicated to providing a home and a career-focused cost-free education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.Founded in 1909 through the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is fully endowed, ensuring students have the resources they need to thrive. The school has empowered nearly12,000 graduatesto lead fulfilling and productive lives and currently servesapproximately 2,200 students, with ongoing expansion efforts to provide amazing opportunities to even more young learners. MHS is seeking a Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE). This is an on-site position that compensates between $144,569.00 - $193,000.00 plus benefits. The Director of Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for the Career & Technical Education Program across grades 412. This role supports the Senior, Middle, and Elementary Divisions; the Managing Director of Scholastics; and school Principals in the planning, development, and daily operation of all CTE programming. The Director supervises and evaluates all full-time and part-time CTE faculty and staff, ensuring high quality programming for students. Key Responsibilities: - Program Leadership & Curriculum Oversight - Maintain the highest standards for curriculum scope and sequence, instructional quality, and evaluative practices across all CTE programs (grades 412) - Align curriculum to industry-recognized credentials, post-secondary expectations, and relevant accreditation requirements - Develop and coordinate internal and external partnerships with industry leaders, Hershey Entities, and post-secondary institutions - Provide fiscal oversight including budget management - Student Experience & Workforce Readiness - Develop and enhance CTE student organizations that provide real-world opportunities for students to demonstrate skills and talents - Program Development & Strategic Growth - Research, evaluate, and coordinate the growth & enhancement of CTE programs to ensure a robust and relevant set of CTE program areas for Senior Division students - Ensure all CTE program areas include articulated, credit-bearing post-secondary opportunities - Conduct career technical program outreach to ensure MHS provides exceptional future focused CTE programming. Qualifications: - Masters degree in education, Career & Technical Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field. - Valid administrative certification (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction, or CTE Director certification) desired, additional certifications in CTE program areas or industry-recognized credentials are a plus. - Five or more years experience leading and innovating a CTE program demonstrating a commitment to student success and workforce readiness. - Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with industry, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations. - Experience overseeing work-based learning programs, internships, and/or authentic work experiences. - Proficient with accreditation standards, credentialing pathways, and articulated credit agreements. - Strong data literacy and strategic planning and implementation skills. - Budget & resource management skills. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead, build relationships, collaborate, and inspire. - Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students. - Candidates must be eager to actively engage with students beyond the scope of responsibilities. Apply Now

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