Job Description:
Teaches occupational skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
Demonstrates occupational materials, equipment, instruments, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mockups, sketches, and other instructional aides.
Guide students in the selection and performance of appropriate activities
Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the students and the requirements of the activities being performed
Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of instruments and equipment.
Controls the storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse
Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom.
Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual student progress
Evaluates each student’s performance, knowledge, and skills in the course being taught, as well as prepare progress report.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional aides, equipment, instruments, materials, supplies, and parts required while working under established budgets and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Possession of a current MA construction supervisor license.
Massachusetts Vocational Instructor Certification in Carpentry, 9-14
Vocational Instructor experience preferred.
Five years of recent (within the last seven years), full-time employment experience directly related to carpentry.
Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
Skills in managing challenging student behaviors strongly preferred
Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply