Long Term Carpentry Instructor

Waltham Public Schools • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Teacher for the Carpentry Program reports to Director of Career and Technical Education. This 10-month, full time teaching position provides students the experience of learning from instructors in a co-teaching environment.

Requirements

• A clear understanding of G.L. Chapter 74 regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of how to teach the competencies and standards of the Carpentry Frameworks.
• Five (5) years (within the last 7 years) full-time employment experience directly related to Carpentry.
• Successful experience with and/or a strong commitment to Cultural Proficiency and the success of all students in a diverse urban population.
• Demonstrated capacity to modify instruction to help meet the needs of all students enrolled in Carpentry.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in all aspects of the Carpentry industry.
• Experience in training students for eligibility for the OSHA 10-hour card.
• Familiarity with Blueprint reading & drawing and CADD programming is highly desirable.
• A Mass. Construction Supervisor license.
• A MA DESE CVTE License as a Carpentry Teacher, or be eligible for it.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and developing Chapter 74-Mass state curriculum.
• Educating students in the Career and Technical Education Carpentry pathway the principles of technology, safety, planning, management, and technical skills.
• Work independently and with colleagues to teach & maintain a program of study that meets all requirements of Chapter 74 regulations.
• Collaborate and share facilities with the co-carpentry teacher to meet requirements and regulations of a Chapter 74 Carpentry program.
• Adapting curriculum and Project Based Learning effectively and efficiently for a diverse student population including students with special needs, disabilities and limited proficiency in English.
• Instruction must be compliant with all health and safety regulations.
• Establish and meet business objectives for an ongoing business enterprise in the Carpentry program.
• Develop and maintain a network of business professionals in the Carpentry Industry as per the Program Advisory Committee requirements.
• Effectively meet with an active Program Advisory Committee that meets a minimum of twice annually.
• Perform the duties of a teacher including maintaining attendance, grades, and other duties associated with being a faculty member at Waltham High School.
• Maintain all Carpentry equipment in good working order including planning and implementing appropriate upgrades to Carpentry equipment to reflect industry trends and standards.
• Teach OSHA 10-hour course, teach CADD and/or Blueprint reading/drawing for Carpentry, & perform all other essential duties as assigned by the Career and Technical Director.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Collegial, supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree