Industrial Arts Teacher in Training

Thales Academy; Waxhaw (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Thales Academy Waxhaw is seeking an Industrial Arts Teacher in Training to join our Pre-K to 5th grade faculty in Waxhaw, NC. This training position targets becoming a lead teacher for the 2027-2028 academic year and involves hands-on classes and curriculum work.

The role supports Engineering and Design topics, with on-the-job training and a pathway to lead instruction, aligning with Thales Academy's classical curriculum and values. Salary is determined by experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Some combination of experience or interest in Engineering and Design, CAD/SolidWorks, Robotics, Woodworking, Basic mechanics, 3D printing, Electronics, Practical Life Skills, Home Repair, Cooking and Nutrition, First Aid and Safety.
• Must be adaptable, eager to learn, organized.
• A passion for teaching; Teaching experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Industrial Arts and Luddy Institute of Technology (LIT) classes.
• Support classroom instruction and hands-on student projects.
• Set up equipment and materials following existing lesson plans.
• Help maintain an organized, safe, and productive classroom environment.
• Learn curriculum while working under the guidance of the lead instructor.
• Assume increased instructional responsibilities over time.

Skills

Engineering & design interest

CAD/SolidWorks

Robotics

Woodworking

3D printing

Electronics

First Aid & Safety

Home repair

Cooking & Nutrition

Practical life skills

Basic mechanics

Learning mindset

Organized

Passion for teaching

Adaptable learner

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Purpose Statement for ThalesAcademyFaculty:
To cultivate excellent people through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Thales Academy is seeking driven teaching professionals who are committed to instilling classical, Judeo-Christian principles in the next generation.

Thales Academy teachers champion classical learning by grounding teaching in Judeo-Christian principles, individual rights and freedom, and the importance of Western Civilization.

Students today will be leaders tomorrow, and for that reason our teachers must lead by example through displaying a professional appearance, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and living a life of high moral integrity. Additionally, our teachers must be lifelong learners themselves who desire to improve upon their own knowledge and have a teachable mindset.

Our Mission is rooted in the
THALES FIRST PRINCIPLES,
that guide all of our decision making

Moral Philosophy

Natural Order

Human Dignity

Our teachers and staff members possess a variety of backgrounds. Thales Academy hires based on merit and talent, and we provide on-the-job training; no state teacher licenses or precise degrees are required. Knowledge and skills can be achieved in many ways, and passion, integrity, and hard work matter.

Industrial Arts Teacher in Training

location_on Thales Academy Waxhaw, Waxhaw, NC business Pre-K-5 Faculty

Thales Academy Waxhaw is accepting applications for an Industrial Arts Teacher in Training.

This is a training position with the goal of becoming a lead teacher for the 2027- 2028 academic year.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.
Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.
Responsibilities Include:

Assist with Industrial Arts and Luddy Institute of Technology (LIT) classes

Support classroom instruction and hands-on student projects

Set up equipment and materials following existing lesson plans

Help maintain an organized, safe, and productive classroom environment

Learn curriculum while working under the guidance of the lead instructor

Assume increased instructional responsibilities over time

Qualifications:

Some combination of experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: Engineering and Design, CAD/SolidWorks, Robotics, Woodworking, Basic mechanics, 3D printing, Electronics, Practical Life Skills, Home Repair, Cooking and Nutrition, First Aid and Safety

Must be adaptable, eager to learn, organized

• A passion for teaching
• Teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary:Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)

Teacher interactions at Thales are friendly and supportive, and I have been blessed to work with such an amazing group of educators. Administrators are open to ideas and suggestions and work very hard to provide their staff with the tools and support they need to deliver excellent instruction.
- Thales Teacher