Shop Instructor

Educational Service District 123 • Kennewick, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Teacher provides high-quality, hands-on instruction in woodworking, manufacturing, and guitar-building projects for youth enrolled in TC Futures. The teacher integrates technical skill development with employability skills, career exploration, academic reinforcement, and individualized support while maintaining a safe, organized, and industry-informed learning environment. This position supports the development of youth's technical competencies, workplace readiness, confidence, and problem-solving skills through project-based learning aligned with Open Doors program requirements and workforce expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching woodworking or related field.
• Knowledge of woodworking tools and techniques, including OSHA/WISHA safety procedures.
• Must hold a current and valid First Aid/CPR card, or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Drivers License and automobile insurance.
• WSP/FBI background clearance required.
• Knowledge of woodworking, manufacturing, fabrication, and related technical processes; woodworking tools, equipment, machinery, materials, and safe operating practices.
• Knowledge of applicable industry safety standards, OSHA/WISHA requirements, hazard identification, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Knowledge of Washington State CTE frameworks, Open Doors program requirements, workforce readiness competencies, and instructional practices appropriate for disengaged and reengaging youth.
• Knowledge of youth development and trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Skill in instructional design, lesson planning, hands-on and project-based learning, and integrating technical skill development with academic reinforcement, employability skills, and career exploration.
• Skill in teaching and assessing technical skills through demonstrations, projects, performance-based activities, and competency-based evaluation.
• Skill in maintaining a safe, organized, inclusive, and productive classroom and shop environment while supervising youth engaged in hands-on activities.
• Skill in communicating effectively and building positive, supportive relationships with youth, families, Case Managers, staff, administrators, and other program partners.
• Skill in organizing and managing multiple projects, materials, tools, equipment, inventory, and instructional activities.
• Ability to adapt instruction, projects, and support strategies to meet diverse learning needs, skill levels, experiences, and levels of engagement.
• Ability to build strong relationships with disengaged and reengaging youth; maintain high expectations; and provide individualized instruction, encouragement, and support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and contribute positively to a cooperative, flexible, and supportive program environment.
• Ability to use applicable instructional and program technology and learn to operate relevant shop technology, including CNC equipment and laser engraving systems, as assigned.
• Ability to model professionalism, craftsmanship, accountability, teamwork, safe work practices, and positive workplace expectations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, represent ESD 123 professionally, follow applicable policies and procedures, and adapt to changing program and youth needs.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State CTE Endorsement in Industrial Arts, Manufacturing, Woods, Construction, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience in Open Doors, Alternative Learning, or Reengagement programs preferred.
• Experience building electric guitars or fine woodworking preferred.
• Experience integrating academic instruction into CTE programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, hands-on instruction to youth participating in the TC Crafted woodshop program.
• Teach and demonstrate the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, woodworking equipment, shop machinery, and other program related tools and machinery.
• Supervise youth during shop activities and maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Demonstrate woodworking, manufacturing, fabrication, and related technical techniques and guide students through individual and group projects, including guitar-building projects, as applicable.
• Develop and implement project-based learning activities that support technical skill development, academic reinforcement, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, craftsmanship, employability skills, and workplace readiness.
• Reinforce safety procedures and ensure students understand and appropriately use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor student participation, technical skill development, project completion, and workplace readiness; provide timely, constructive feedback; and maintain appropriate documentation of student progress and competencies.
• Support students in developing technical skills, confidence, self-direction, positive work habits, and readiness for education, training, and employment.
• Build positive relationships with students and provide individualized instruction and support that responds to diverse learning needs, experiences, abilities, and levels of engagement.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, instructional staff, administrators, and other program personnel to support student engagement, progress, completion, and overall success.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safe operation of the shop and instructional work areas.
• Conduct routine inspections of tools, equipment, materials, and work areas; identify and report safety concerns; remove unsafe equipment from service as appropriate; and support routine maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies and assist with ordering, preparing, organizing, and staging materials and equipment for instructional projects and program cohorts.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training, program activities, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect student and program information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, ESD 123 policies, and program procedures.
• Follow all applicable ESD 123 policies, procedures, safety requirements, and program expectations.

Benefits

• Opportunities to receive on the job training
• Access to full benefits (SEBB medical, vision, and dental insurance. WA DRS SERS retirement plan. Medical reimbursement account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
• Access to the agency's wellness program
• Paid sick leave (6 hours per month)
• Paid personal leave (start at 16 hours per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level