Teacher, Woodshop

NORTHEAST PARENT AND CHILD SOCIETY INC•City of Schenectady, NY

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As a woodshop teacher, you will teach students the knowledge needed to work with wood, including safety procedures, tool usage, and project construction. You will develop and implement lesson plans, provide hands-on instruction, and assess student progress. You will work with students of multiple ages and skill levels. You will report to the director of Curriculum, Instruction & CSE Chair and will work onsite.

Requirements

Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or an appropriate subject area, Teacher Certification, or eligible for a transitional certificate within 6 months of hire, or experienced woodworker willing to work towards transitional certificate with equivalent education required.
1+ years of experience as a woodworker or woodshop teacher.

Responsibilities

Teach woodworking techniques, safety procedures, proper use of hand power tools and providing constructive feedback.
Plan and implement lesson plans that align with educational standards and student needs.
Providing guidance to students as they work on projects, demonstrating techniques and troubleshooting issues.
Enforce safety regulations and ensuring a safe learning environment in the woodshop.
Evaluate student progress, providing feedback, and tracking achievement of learning outcomes.
Oversee the inventory and maintenance of tools and materials.
Maintain a productive learning environment.