Cambridge Public Schools Hiring for Engineering Teacher Job at Cambridge, MA Full Time

Position: Engineering Teacher

Rindge School of Technical Arts/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

The Opportunity:

The Instructor for the Engineering Program reports to the Executive Director, Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA), which is the Career & Technical Education department of Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. This is a 10-month, school year, teaching position working with a diverse student population in an urban setting. The instructor is responsible for developing and implementing a Chapter 74-approved curriculum to integrate career & technical and academic learning for Engineering students in grades 9-12. This curriculum, which is based on the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program to increase the number of engineering students entering college, will involve all aspects of the Engineering industry, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, environmental, robotics, automated manufacturing, and the role of Engineering in the economy. The instructor is responsible for educating students in underlying principles of technology, planning, and technical skills related to the Engineering curriculum. Position is effective the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.

Duties:

The Engineering Instructor will teach a curriculum that will prepare students in all aspects of Engineering; work independently and with colleagues to develop an Engineering program and curriculum; implement the curriculum to ensure that students receive appropriate career and technical education and academic opportunities to meet educational requirements necessary for further career and technical education, and to qualify for employment opportunities in the Engineering industry; work effectively with a diverse student population, including some students with limited proficiency in English and/or with disabilities; plan and implement appropriate upgrades to Engineering equipment to reflect industry directions; maintain all Engineering equipment in good working order; ensure instruction in and compliance with all health and safety regulations; maintain an appropriate professional license and level of content knowledge that includes summer study at a Project Lead The Way institution, work with an active Program Advisory Committee (PAC) that meets a minimum of twice annually; maintain a program of study for Engineering that meets all requirements of Chapter 74 law; and perform all other duties as assigned by the RSTA Executive Director.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Engineering Teacher you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• The candidate must possess a clear understanding of G.L. Chapter 74 regulations as they pertain to teaching;
• A minimum of six (6) years successful experience in Engineering and/or career and technical instruction in PLTW or Engineering;
• Successful experience and demonstrated competence in all aspects of the Engineering industry;
• Successful experience in training students in basic career and technical skills;
• Familiarity with electrical engineering, digital electronics, & design software is highly desirable;
• Possession of, or eligibility for, the Massachusetts Vocational License as an Instructor of Engineering is required.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.