Carpentry Instructor

Greater Lawrence Technical School (MA) Greater Lawrence Technical School - Andover, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5638019

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

Posted: Apr 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Reporting to the Academy Supervisor, the Vocational Teacher’s role is to help students learn career area subject matter in accordance with educational frameworks and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

• Teaches district approved curriculum; prepares lesson plans accordingly.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and work ethic when working on special projects.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Ensures accuracy and best practices for compliance of organizational standards.
• Keeps records and prepares progress reports.
• Keeps current in discipline and teaching techniques.
• Participates in professional development and remains current in the field.
• Any other relative teaching duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Five years of full-time employment directly related to carpentry.

Ch. 74 licensure in the area of Carpentry is required.

Possession of a current MA Construction Supervisor license is required.

An associate degree may substitute for one of five years of required employment experience, provided that the degree includes subject matter related to the Technical Knowledge and Skills strand (Strand
2) of the Vocational Technical Education Framework in Carpentry*, and/or in vocational education.

A bachelor’s degree may substitute for two of five years of required employment experience, provided that the degree includes subject matter related to the Technical Knowledge and Skills strand (Strand
2) of the Vocational Technical Education Framework in Carpentry*, and/or in vocational education.

The Vocational Technical Education Framework for this program is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• 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 such as 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,843 to $114,150 Per Year

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

• Donald Ducharme , CTE Coordinator
• Greater Lawrence Technical School
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