Teacher, CTE Technology Education (26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks a technology educator to lead hands-on FabLab activities, develop lesson plans in digital manufacturing and design, and supervise students across related settings. The role focuses on meeting student needs, applying NC standards, and maintaining lab safety and equipment.

Ideal candidates will translate CMS policies into engaging classroom experiences, manage time effectively, and collaborate with staff and community to foster student success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CMS policies and NC Essential Standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and plan projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Teaches students how to use software and machines and follow safety procedures.
• Supervises students in FabLab and assists in fabrication and design phases of projects.
• Maintains lab equipment and inventories materials and parts.
• Promotes critical, creative and innovative thinking in students.
• Ensures safety procedures to protect students and facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary: Provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students; provides supervision to students in a variety of school related settings; monitors and evaluates student outcomes; develops, selects or modifies lessons plans to ensure all student needs are met; maintains appropriate records and follows all policies and procedures of NCDPI and CMS.

Essential Duties

• Develops lesson plans related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Works directly with students in the fabrication laboratory (FabLab) to design and develop prototype models.
• Teaches students how to use the software, the machines, and to follow safety procedures, as well as assisting in the fabrication and design phases of their projects.
• Provides normal maintenance of the lab machines and insures that inventory of materials and parts is up to date and available.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and innovative thinking capabilities of students.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of emerging trends, resources and technology related to trade and industry digital manufacturing and design.
• Knowledge of computer generated technology and electronics.
• Knowledge of Common Core and NC Essential Standards.
• Knowledge of CMS Strategic Plan.
• Knowledge of General Statute 115C of the NC State Law concerning Public Education.
• Knowledge of CMS policies, rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to seek and pass on knowledge to others in an educational/learning environment.
• Proficiency in common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.) required.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and the community.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.