JGHS - Construction Technology (Building Trades) Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a High School Construction Technology Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves constructing a residential home with student assistance, while emphasizing skills development and hands-on learning.

A valid Indiana Career & Technical Education license is required, alongside residential homebuilding experience. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to student success and a willingness to participate in extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Candidates committed to long-term involvement with activities beyond the traditional school day will be given additional consideration.
• Must evaluate student performance with formative and summative assessments.
• Willingness to partner with IKORCC is needed.

Responsibilities

• Construct a residential home from the foundation utilizing unskilled student labor.
• Plan curriculum based on Indiana State Standards and local goals.
• Instruct with emphasis on differentiation and engagement.

Skills

Residential homebuilding experience

Ability to teach construction skills

Work experience in carpentry and/or construction

Ability to work in a unique setting (classroom/jobsite)

Education

Valid Indiana Career & Technical Education license

Indiana Department of Education Credential (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

High School Construction Technology (Building Trades) Teacher

John Glenn School Corporation has an opening for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Career & Technical Education license or be eligible for Workplace Specialist license; or other Indiana Department of Education Credential (or willingness to obtain)
• Residential homebuilding experience necessary to build a new home utilizing unskilled student labor
• Ability to teach the skills of and supervise the construction of a residential home
• Ability to assist students in learning about careers in the trades
• Have verifiable work experience in or outside of education
• Have verifiable work experience in the trades of carpentry and/or construction
• Ability to work with a board of directors that administers the finances of the Building Trades program.
• Ability to work in a unique setting that encompasses both a school classroom and a jobsite.

Important:

John Glenn School Corporation is committed to a comprehensive experience for all of our students. For that reason, candidates committed to long-term involvement with activities beyond the traditional school day will be given additional consideration for interviews and eventual job placement.

Job Description:

• Construct a residential home from the foundation up, utilizing unskilled student labor
• Plan curriculum and instruction based on the Indiana State Standards, Next Level Programs of Study competencies, and local goals.
• Instruct through best practices with an emphasis on differentiation, engagement, and technology
• Evaluate student performance with both formative and summative assessments
• Willingness to partner with the IKORCC (Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council Of Carpenters)

Job Requirements:

• Candidate will be an integral member of a grade level or department team
• Candidate will join the tradition of John Glenn to work extremely hard for the success of students
• Candidate's work will support the mission and vision of the John Glenn School Corporation
• Candidate will facilitate institutional improvement because of his/her unique abilities, outstanding efforts, and commitment to excellence