High School Carpentry Instructor - SY

High School Carpentry Instructor - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District SPOTSY CAREER AND TECH CENTER - Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5587789

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $57,642 to $109,965 Per Year

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education >
Carpentry

Spotsylvania's Career and Technical Center is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Instructor to plan and provide engaging learning experiences for students in the field of Carpentry
. Our Career and Technical Education Instructors develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. Additionally, this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

Course

Description:

Carpentry I: Provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career in the construction industry. Emphasizing workplace and jobsite safety, students learn the proper use of hand and power tools, material measurement and cutting, basic construction mathematics, blueprint reading, and introductory rigging concepts. Students also gain experience identifying and constructing common residential building components, including wall, floor, ceiling, and roof framing, as well as door and window installation.

Upon successful completion, students earn the Construction Industry OSHA 10 safety credential.

Carpentry II: Builds on the skills introduced in Carpentry I and prepares students for entry into postsecondary education and careers in carpentry and related fields such as construction management and architecture. Students expand their proficiency with industry-standard hand and power tools while applying advanced construction techniques. Instruction focuses on assembling and installing residential construction components according to industry standards, including foundations, floor and wall framing, ceilings, roofs, trusses, roofing materials, stairs, and exterior doors and windows.

Students continue to reinforce industry safety practices and apply their OSHA 10 credential knowledge in hands‑on projects.

Carpentry III: Is an advanced course designed to deepen students’ technical knowledge and practical construction skills. Students explore specialized carpentry areas such as deck and porch construction, alternative framing methods, interior finishing, drywall installation, and energy‑efficient building practices, including green technologies. The course also introduces students to industry licensure requirements, business structures, and entrepreneurial opportunities within the construction field.

• Instruction & Curriculum Development:
  Design and deliver instruction aligned with Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards, integrating industry best practices and hands‑on learning.
• Student Assessment:
  Evaluate student progress through assessments, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records of student performance.
• Classroom & Shop Management:
  Maintain a safe, organized, and fully functional lab, managing materials, tools, and equipment to ensure hands‑on training opportunities.
• Workplace Readiness & Industry Engagement:
  Foster workplace readiness by incorporating career skills, professionalism, and industry expectations into daily instruction. Support students in work‑based learning experiences.
• Community & Business Partnerships:
  Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, industry professionals, and community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities and program credibility.
• Classroom Management & Student Support:
  Establish and enforce policies that create a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students.
• Professionalism & Ethics:
  Model professional, ethical, and moral standards in interactions with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
  Work collaboratively with…