LTS CTE Teacher
About The Position
The Connecticut River Academy is operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford, CT. We are actively searching for a Long-term Substitute Career and Technology Education (CTE) Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators fThrough January 5, 2026 An ideal candidate is someone with an ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and interests. The school features a collaborative learning model, block scheduling, hands-on and outdoor learning along with multiple connections to Goodwin University. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to work with students from urban and suburban settings and possess an understanding of and appreciation for multicultural education. The selected teacher will experience a new facility set on the Connecticut River and will become a member of a dynamic team of educators. Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree preferred, and certification in appropriate area of instruction.
- Work experience in meeting the needs of racially, ethnically, socioeconomically and linguistically diverse groups of youth is desirable.
- CSDE Certification in Technology Education: 047, Trade and Industrial Occupations: 098 or Cooperative Work Education/Diversified Occupations: 104
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience in welding technology.
- Industry-level experience and/or certification preferred (i.e. AWS Certification, etc.)
- Opportunities exist to supplement current welding knowledge and techniques through Goodwin University
Responsibilities
- Provide formal instruction and leadership in welding as assigned utilizing appropriate curriculum, equipment, and materials.
- Work with CTE Director and Coordinator to determine appropriate curriculum, equipment, and materials utilizing either third party resources [e.g. consortium-based curriculum providers, commercial vendors, etc.] or by developing original coursework if necessary and as required.
- Specify, select, install, operate, and maintain necessary equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) being taught within departmental budget restraints.
- Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
- Support industry-based advisory panels in support of college-level welding programs.
- Participate in marketing and recruiting activities and provide supporting materials as required for the development of advertising promotions such as brochures, media spots, web pages, posters, etc.
- Initiate and maintain contact with area businesses and/or manufacturers for the purpose of promoting division programs through donations, employee referral, job shadowing/internship programs, advisory panel participation, and hiring of program graduates.
- Assist in student job placement and follow-up.
- Perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director or designee.
