Apprenticeship Program- Vocational Teacher-Plumbing

Apprenticeship Program - Vocational Teacher, Plumbing

Greater Lawrence Technical School (MA) – Greater Lawrence Technical School, Andover, Massachusetts

Job : 5693299

Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Reporting to the Director of Grants and Workforce Development, the Apprenticeship Training Teacher’s role is to teach the curriculum approved by the State Board of Examiners to prepare students to take and pass the journeyman exam in their trade.

• Teaches the board-approved curriculum in the tier or level assigned to achieve the course level learning outcomes so students are prepared to move to the next level.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Adapts the program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, as much as possible.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourages adult students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and work ethic.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives, and communicates these to adult students.
• Ensures accuracy and best practices for compliance with organizational standards.
• Keeps detailed attendance records and submits them as instructed.
• Keeps current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Remains current in the field.
• Supervises the classroom and students.
• Any other relative teaching duties as assigned.

A high school diploma and journeyman status in the trade to be taught is required; a college degree and prior teaching experience, preferably in a vocational high school setting or any combination of education and work experience. Five years of recent (within the last seven years) full‑time employment experience directly related to the vocational teaching area is preferred.

Journeyman status in the trade to be taught.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business correspondence; ability to effectively prepare lesson plans in accordance with district standards. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plan and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and peers; ability to work effectively with all staff at all levels of the school district; skills in oral and written communication are required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds – for example, school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision needed to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non‑academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

After School

$70 to $70 Grant Funded

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Susan Almono, Director of Grants & Workforce Development
• Greater Lawrence Technical School
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