High School Tech Ed Teacher

Stratford Public Schools invites applications for the following: High School Technology Teacher-Manufacturing Location: Bunnell High School Description: The Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Teacher will provide engaging, hands-on, industry-aligned instruction within Stratford Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Manufacturing Production & Technology and STEM pathways. The successful candidate will create authentic learning experiences that prepare students for postsecondary education, apprenticeships, industry certifications, and careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering, construction technologies, industrial design, and skilled trades.The teacher will foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment while integrating technical, academic, STEM, and employability skills aligned with 21st-century workforce expectations and the district’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies.Instructional areas may include woodworking fundamentals, manufacturing processes, engineering concepts, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CNC operations, fabrication, construction technologies, prototyping, materials processing, robotics and automation concepts, industrial safety, and project-based manufacturing applications. Students may also participate in work-based learning experiences, career exploration opportunities, industry partnerships, STEM competitions, and community-based projects. Qualifications: Requirements -Connecticut Teaching Certification in Technology Education, Industrial Arts, STEM Education, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related CTE area.Candidates seeking certification eligibility must possess:Minimum of four (4) years of recent, relevant, full-time wage-earning experience in manufacturing, engineering technology, construction, fabrication, machining, woodworking, CNC operations, industrial technology, or related industries beyond the training periodDemonstrated knowledge of manufacturing systems, engineering concepts, industrial safety practices, CAD/CAM systems, and CNC technologiesStrong communication, organizational, classroom management, and interpersonal skillsCommitment to fostering inclusive, engaging, and equitable learning environments.Preferred -Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Technology Education, Mechanical Design, or related field from an accredited institutionPrior teaching, mentoring, coaching, training, apprenticeship supervision, or youth development experienceExperience with CAD/CAM software, CNC programming, fabrication technologies, or engineering design systemsExperience integrating STEM education, robotics, automation, and project-based learning into instructionExperience developing industry partnerships, internships, or work-based learning opportunitiesOSHA Safety Certification and/or relevant industry credentials