Carpentry Instructor; Occupational Subject Endorsement | School Y

Introduction

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!

Carpentry Instructor (THS Instructor - Initial), H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, Meriden, CT. Endorsement: 090 Occupational Support.

• SCHEDULE:
  
  first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• LOCATION:
  
  H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, 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).

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.

• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Extra Income Opportunities.
• Professional Development.
• Career Growth within our System.

• Providing limitless opportunities.
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives.
• Performing meaningful work.
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance.

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!

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.

Carpentry teachers are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Carpentry curriculum. The Carpentry program is a mixture of theoretical and hands‑on training. The theoretical training will require teachers to plan and deliver information and then assess the student’s competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Teachers need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.

The hands‑on portion of the Carpentry curriculum will require teachers to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various Carpentry tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift. Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat and kneel as well as work with and manipulate items above your head.

Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected. Many tasks will involve the use of stairs, ladders and scaffolds, which would require the Carpentry teacher to appropriately set up and use these items.

While working the shop atmosphere, the Carpentry teacher will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools. This will require the fine and gross motor skills to appropriately manipulate work pieces and tools. The shop projects and operations…