Vocational Teacher - Industrial Arts

Vocational Teacher – Industrial Arts / Wood Shop

At Stetson School – an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation – 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.

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

$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus for fully licensed applicants ($2,500 if a waiver is needed) – Limited Time Only

• 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

• 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 & Financial:
  • 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
• Work‑Life Balance:
  • 3 paid personal days
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Accrued paid sick time
  • Six weeks paid school vacation based on the planned school vacation calendar

• 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