Carpentry Instructor #58189 - Platt Technical High School, Milford, CT

Connecticut Tech Education & Career System • Milford, CT

28d • Onsite

About The Position

A CTECS Carpentry teacher is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to Residential and Commercial Carpentry. The CTECS Carpentry program includes use of material for finish and rough construction, use of hand, portable and stationary power tools, design and creation of cabinets and furniture, framing, interior and exterior finish, and weatherization. Teachers are required to teach students in a variety of settings; theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, teachers will be required to plan and deliver carpentry related lessons in a classroom setting. Hands-on education will be delivered in a carpentry shop setting and a rough construction setting. In the carpentry shop setting, teachers will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of hand and power tools to complete finished carpentry projects on the school grounds. In the rough construction setting, teachers will be required to plan, manage and complete rough construction projects for customers. Teachers are also required to attend periodic building level meetings and professional development. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information. Carpentry teachers are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Carpentry curriculum. The Carpentry program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require teachers to plan and deliver information and then assess the student's competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Teachers need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students. The hands-on portion of the Carpentry curriculum will require teachers to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various Carpentry tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift. Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat and kneel as well as work with and manipulate items above your head. Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected. Many tasks will involve the use of stairs, ladders and scaffolds, which would require the Carpentry teacher to appropriately set up and use these items. A majority of the 11th and 12th grade curriculum consists of performing Off-Campus Production. These are real construction jobs completed for a customer. Teachers are responsible to ensure that jobs are being completed in a safe manner that meets industry standards. Carpentry teachers must obtain and maintain a Connecticut Commercial Driver's License with the proper endorsement so that they can transport their students and tools to the jobsite. There is a physical demand in performing Off-Campus Production. Teachers will need the ability to stand and move on uneven ground for a majority of their shift. Many tasks require heavy lifting and carrying of material and tools. Teachers will need the technical and physical ability to complete these Off-Campus Production jobs that include but are not limited to; framing, roofing, siding, window/door installation, insulation, drywall and flooring. Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Carpentry experience.
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved carpentry curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Carpentry Program Description.
• Apprentice training or formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with carpentry. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Labor Department.
• If an applicant shows experience in only a few areas of carpentry, this clearly shows that he/she cannot teach all areas of curriculum.
• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area.
• No trade license requirement
• Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Carpentry is required
• Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements with-in first year of employment
• Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products
• OSHA Train the Trainer certification with-in two years of employment (applies to teachers hired after 11/01/2019)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, differentiated instruction, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.
• Preferred candidates will have oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to Residential and Commercial Carpentry.
• Plan and deliver carpentry related lessons in a classroom setting.
• Plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of hand and power tools to complete finished carpentry projects on the school grounds.
• Plan, manage and complete rough construction projects for customers.
• Ensure that jobs are being completed in a safe manner that meets industry standards.
• Transport students and tools to the jobsite.
• Complete Off-Campus Production jobs that include but are not limited to; framing, roofing, siding, window/door installation, insulation, drywall and flooring.
• Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed