CTE Teacher: Project Lead Way; TED

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Smith Middle School
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Smith Middle School
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs

Job : 5858816

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 1:01 PM (UTC)

Chapel Hill
- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

Job Title: CTE Teacher--Project Lead the Way/TED (Technology, Engineering, and Design)
Salary

Schedule:

Certified; CHCCS Salary Schedule Reports To: School Principal Salary Grade:Teacher, eligible for local supplement Work Location:School FLSA Status:Exempt Work Schedule:10 Month

Position Summary

At Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, we believe students learn best when they are actively engaged in solving meaningful problems, asking thoughtful questions, and creating innovative solutions. As a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Teacher, you will inspire middle school students to become confident problem-solvers, designers, engineers, and innovators through hands-on, project-based learning experiences.

Our PLTW classrooms are spaces where curiosity drives learning, creativity is celebrated, and students discover how engineering, technology, and design can improve the world around them. The ideal candidate is passionate about STEM education, enjoys bringing learning to life through authentic challenges, and is committed to helping every student develop the skills needed to thrive in high school, college, and future careers.

If you're passionate about innovation, believe learning should be active and engaging, and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join a district that values creativity, excellence, and preparing students for a future full of possibilities.

• Design engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and explore engineering and technology concepts.
• Deliver Project Lead the Way curriculum using project-based learning, design thinking, and collaborative instructional practices.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, district curriculum, and PLTW expectations.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where creativity, curiosity, innovation, and student voice are encouraged.
• Foster a classroom culture where students learn through experimentation, collaboration, perseverance, and continuous improvement.
• Guide students through the engineering design process as they develop, test, evaluate, and refine solutions to authentic challenges.
• Establish clear learning objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate high expectations for student success.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, and assessment methods to maximize student engagement and achievement.
• Evaluate student learning and growth using formative and summative assessments while maintaining accurate academic records and progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, achievement, and opportunities for continued growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, administrators, and support staff to create meaningful learning experiences and support student success.
• Prepare students for future STEM pathways by connecting classroom learning to careers in engineering, technology, manufacturing, computer science, and design.
• Maintain instructional materials, equipment, and classroom resources while promoting safe and responsible use of tools and technology.
• Participate in curriculum development, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district professional learning, and required Project Lead the Way training.
• Sponsor or support Career and Technical Education (CTE) student leadership opportunities and competitions when appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through continuous learning and by staying current with emerging technologies…