Carpentry Instructor; Occupational Subject Endorsement

Position: Carpentry Instructor (090 Occupational Subject Endorsement) (35 Hours Weekly | 10 Month School Year) -
Introduction

Are you a Carpenter who has 8+ years of hands-on experience who is looking to train the next generation of your craft right here in CT? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to join the technical skills education team with CTECS!

The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System System (CTECS) is hiring for a Carpentry Instructor (THS Instructor - Initial) to join our professional education team at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, located in Meriden, CT.

The endorsement we are recruiting for this position include: 090 Occupational Support. You may verify your credentials are up-to-date here.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

* SCHEDULE:

first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.

* LOCATION:

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, located in Meriden, CT.

* SALARY: VS01 starting salary, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.

* ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

* Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;

* A variety of medical and dental plans;

* Sick and personal leave;

* The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

* Tuition Reimbursement;

* Extra Income Opportunities;

* Professional Development; and,

* Career Growth within our System.

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

* Providing limitless opportunities;

* Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;

* Performing meaningful work and;

* Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

Our Mission:
Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!

YOUR ROLE

To be considered for this position, the person in role will possess:

* Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Carpentry experience.

* Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved carpentry curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Carpentry Program Description.

* Formal education (college or technical institutes) may count for up to two years of overall trade experience. Credit should be awarded only for coursework directly related to carpentry. Transcript review should determine the portion of study devoted to the trade and apply credit proportionately.

* Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area.

More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.

Possible career pathways for Carpentry Instructor may include:
Department Head, Consulting, or Administration opportunities. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.

Selection Plan

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

* Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.

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Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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