Vocational Teacher - Industrial Arts

Seven Hills Foundation•Barre, MA

6d•$59,980 - $75,730•Onsite

About The Position

Vocational Teacher – Industrial Arts / Wood Shop $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for fully licensed applicants ($2,500 if waiver is needed) – Limited Time Only Salary: $59,980–$75,730 (based on MA teacher license level) Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (5-day work week) Location: Stetson School – an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation Inspire. Create. Lead. At Stetson School, every staff member is a leader — helping to create a healing environment that promotes healthy living, teaches social skills, and empowers students to succeed. We’re looking for a Vocational Teacher to lead our Industrial Arts Wood Shop program for middle and/or high school students. You’ll teach woodworking techniques, makerspace skills, safety, and the life lessons that come from creativity and craftsmanship.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1–2 years of experience
5+ years recent full-time experience in carpentry, wood shop instruction, or a related field
Eligible for or able to obtain a Vocational Technical/Industrial Arts Education Teacher License (waiver possible)
Basic computer skills
Experience working with students in special education settings
Understanding of the needs and abilities of students with exceptional needs
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Willingness to complete state licensure requirements post-hire (per MA Department of Education guidelines)
Ability to maintain CPI and CPR certification (training provided)
Able to work under high-stress situations and collaborate effectively with others
Strong time management skills
Creativity, collaboration, and resilience under pressure
A passion for being part of a dedicated, supportive team
Comfortable with physical intervention when needed to maintain safety for students and staff

Responsibilities

Develop and teach the industrial arts/wood shop curriculum for middle and high school students
Lead makerspace classes for elementary/middle school students
Demonstrate safe practices for hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and other equipment
Teach budgeting, purchasing, and record-keeping skills related to shop management
Create engaging, individualized projects tailored to students’ abilities and needs
Incorporate relevant math skills into hands-on learning
Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring shop environment
Model dignity, respect, and Stetson’s Culture of Recovery in every interaction
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid quarterly over 18 months
Paid training, including: 10-day New Employee Orientation CPR/First Aid Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Trauma-Informed Care
Excellent benefits package
Supportive, team-oriented environment
216-day school calendar + 2 professional development days
Staff housing
Health insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with a generous company contribution
Enhanced retirement plan with 25%–33% employer match based on tenure
Student loan assistance including consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contribution
Discounted tuition through college and university partnerships
Tuition assistance for reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
Home mortgage initiative with favorable down payment (3–5%) and reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills
3 paid personal days
11 paid holidays
Accrued paid sick time
Six weeks paid school vacation based on the planned school vacation calendar