Teacher, CTE Technology Education, 3D Modeling (26-27)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an educational professional to lead instruction in a FabLab setting, developing and delivering lessons on digital manufacturing and design for diverse learners.

The role focuses on safe operation of lab equipment, collaboration with staff, and adherence to CMS policies and NC standards to meet student needs and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Digital manufacturing

Electronics knowledge

Common Core standards

CMS policies

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Desktop software

Collaboration

Discretion

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.