CTE Teacher (Manufacturing and Product Development)- eHigh Fontana

REAL Journey Academies•Fontana, CA

12d•$61,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

REAL Journey Academies (RJA), a nonprofit charter school, seeks a passionate Career Technical Education teacher for its Manufacturing and Product Development program at Entrepreneur High School in Fontana, California. The teacher will support students’ academic achievement, implement school culture and rigor, and help students succeed through culturally responsive instruction and equitable learning pathways. RJA students use a project-based curriculum to launch companies while still in school. The role includes teaching secondary students using the school’s adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities, preparing and supervising students, and developing lessons aligned with state-approved CTE standards. Instruction includes hands-on activities, models, technology, and lab experiences on and off campus. The teacher will adapt instruction for individual and small-group needs, guide students in career-related decisions, and teach general employment skills. The posting also describes instruction in education-related topics and the use of AI and educational technologies, while the position title and required credential specify Manufacturing and Product Development.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher.
At least three years of related work experience in the education industry within the last five years.
Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid California Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential in Manufacturing and Product Development.
Experience with computers and software applications.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, current software and equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Steady work ethic and patience to overcome difficult challenges.
Honesty, integrity, and professional poise.
Passion for working with traditionally underserved communities in high-performance settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting.
At least two years of experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Teach skills and knowledge to secondary students using the school’s adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
Provide instruction in education-related subjects, including educational psychology, education methods, the business of education, and introduction to teaching.
Provide instruction in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies, or be willing to learn AI and educational technologies.
Prepare, instruct, and supervise students, including appropriate teaching and supervision of tutors and peer teachers.
Develop effective lesson plans aligned with state-approved Career Technical Education standards.
Demonstrate skills and concepts through hands-on activities, models, teacher-prepared instructional aids, supplies, technology, and lab experiences on and off campus.
Provide instruction on primary and secondary education methods, educational psychology, and educational philosophy.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Adapt materials and methods to develop relevant, sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Guide students in education career-related decisions and teach general employment skills, including communication, job retention, and resume writing.