Technology and Engineering Teacher

BarringtonMiddle School is seeking a dynamic handson and innovative Technology and Engineering Teacher who will lead a program that merges the foundational skills of a traditional shop class with the creative problemsolving elements of a STEM and makerspace environment. This teacher will play a vital role in helping students develop both technical skills and 21stcentury competencies such as critical thinking collaboration and innovation.
The ideal candidate will have the vision and passion to create a classroom where students engage in projectbased learning engineering design fabrication and technology integration. Students will have opportunities to explore woodworking metalworking engineering principles electronics and emerging makerspace tools (e.g. 3D printing laser cutting robotics and coding) while developing practical skills for both career and college pathways.

BARRINGTONSCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Technology and Engineering Teacher

JOB GOAL:Ensure that each child has the opportunity to develop to his or her fullest potential in an academically challenging supportive and safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Hampshire Certification as a Technology & Engineering Education Teacher.
• Bachelors degree in Technology Education Engineering Industrial Arts STEM Education or related field.
• Experience teaching in a shop technology engineering or STEMfocused program preferred.
• Knowledge of safe practices and instructional strategies for using traditional and modern fabrication tools.
• Experience with maker space tools and technologies including 3D printing coding laser cutting or robotics is preferred.
• Familiarity with projectbased learning career and technical education (CTE) and STEM integration is strongly preferred.
• Strong classroom management collaboration and communication skills.
• Passion for helping students explore both traditional trades and innovative technologies.

REPORTS TO: The Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver engaging and rigorous instruction that blends traditional shop skills (e.g. woodworking metalworking basic engineering) with modern STEM and makerspace activities.
• Develop and implement projectbased learning experiences aligned with New Hampshire Career & Technical Education STEM and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Establish appropriate instructional goals and objectives for the class taught that are consistent for the state standards and the district curriculum.
• Foster a safe inclusive and dynamic learning environment where students build confidence in technical skills problemsolving and innovation.
• Teach students to safely and effectively use a variety of tools and equipment including traditional hand and power tools as well as makerspace equipment (e.g. 3D printers electronics and coding platforms).
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas to integrate STEM and engineering practices into interdisciplinary projects.
• Manage and maintain the shop makerspace equipment and inventory.
• Promote career exploration and readiness by connecting learning to industry practices and postsecondary pathways.
• Engage students in authentic problemsolving design challenges and entrepreneurial projects.
• Encourage community and industry partnerships to enhance student learning experiences.
• Submit progress reports on each student with recommendations for further development.
• Review and request the purchase of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of the students/ curriculum; provide budget needs to the building principal.
• Work with colleagues to assess students analyze data and determine ways the enhance student achievement.
• Supervise students throughout the school on field trips and other recreational and other extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Uphold and enforce school rules administrative regulations and school board policies.
• Strive to achieve district and school goals.
• Attend and participate in faculty/ staff meetings and contribute to school/ district committees and work groups.