CTE Exploratory Program Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary Teaching / Teacher. Date Posted: 7/8/2026.

Location:

Sugar River Valley Technical Center.

Claremont Middle School & Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and enthusiastic CTE Exploratory Program Teacher. This unique role is designed to introduce younger students (middle school / and earlier) to the world of Career and Technical Education. The successful candidate will design and deliver an engaging, hands‑on rotational curriculum spanning all six of SRVRTC's core programs.

The goal is to ignite student interest, build foundational technical skills, and establish a clear pathway for students to enroll in full CTE programs when they get to high school. While the ideal candidate will have deep expertise in at least one specific CTE field, they must possess the curiosity and versatility to facilitate introductory modules across all programs.

• Design a Unified Exploratory Pathway:
  Develop a cohesive, multi‑week introductory curriculum for younger students that highlights the core concepts of all six SRVRTC programs.
• Deliver Hands‑on Learning:
  Facilitate project‑based, experiential lessons that give students a genuine “taste” of each industry sector.
• Differentiate Instruction:
  Adapt teaching methods to engage younger learners, emphasizing safety, career awareness, and soft skills (teamwork, communication, problem‑solving).
• Promote Equity & Access:
  Encourage participation from diverse student populations and break down stereotypes associated with non‑traditional careers.

The instructor will rotate students through foundational concepts and safety protocols in the following six areas:

• Medical Assisting – Vital signs, basic first aid, medical terminology games, and healthcare career pathways.
• Culinary Arts – Kitchen safety, knife skills, food sanitation, and basic baking/cooking.
• Entrepreneurship – Business ideation, marketing basics, social media branding, and
• Plumbing & HVAC – Introduction to piping, fittings, understanding airflow, thermal comfort, and tool safety.
• Machine Tool – Precision measurement (micrometers/calipers), blueprint reading, and basic machining concepts.
• Building Construction – Hand/power tool safety, construction math, measuring, and small‑scale framing projects.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  A strong professional background or instructional license in at least one of the six CTE program areas listed above.
• Adaptability: A proven willingness and ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and teach foundational concepts outside of your primary area of expertise.
• Classroom Management:
  Excellent skills in managing active, project‑based classroom environments, with a fierce commitment to student safety.
• Communication:
  Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple instructors and connect with younger student demographics.

• Valid state certification/licensure for Career and Technical Education (or eligibility to obtain a provisional/alternative license).
• Experience teaching middle school or early high school students.