Vocational Teacher - Industrial Arts

Overview

Vocational Teacher – Industrial Arts / Wood Shop$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for fully licensed applicants ($2,500 if waiver is needed) – Limited Time Only

Salary: $57,900–$73,650 (based on MA teacher license level)Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (5-day work week)Location: Stetson School – an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Inspire. Create. Lead.At Stetson School, every staff member is a leader — helping to create a healing environment that promotes healthy living, teaches social skills, and empowers students to succeed.

We’re looking for a Vocational Teacher to lead our Industrial Arts Wood Shop program for middle and/or high school students. You’ll teach woodworking techniques, makerspace skills, safety, and the life lessons that come from creativity and craftsmanship.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and teach the industrial arts/wood shop curriculum for middle and high school students

• Lead makerspace classes for elementary/middle school students

• Demonstrate safe practices for hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and other equipment

• Teach budgeting, purchasing, and record-keeping skills related to shop management

• Create engaging, individualized projects tailored to students’ abilities and needs

• Incorporate relevant math skills into hands-on learning

• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring shop environment

• Model dignity, respect, and Stetson’s Culture of Recovery in every interaction

What We Offer:

• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for fully licensed applicants, $2,500 if waiver needed (limited time only)

• Paid training, including:

  • 10-day New Employee Orientation

  • CPR/First Aid

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

  • Trauma-Informed Care

• Excellent benefits package

• Supportive, team-oriented environment

• 216-day school calendar + 2 professional development days

Why You’ll Love It Here:This is more than a teaching position — it’s a chance to build futures, inspire creativity, and help students gain the skills they’ll carry into life beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

Benefits for Full-time employees: 

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure. 
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Accrued Paid Sick Time
• Six weeks Paid school vacation per the planned school vacation calendar

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1–2 years of experience

• 5+ years recent full-time experience in carpentry, wood shop instruction, or a related field

• Eligible for or able to obtain a Vocational Technical/Industrial Arts Education Teacher License (waiver possible)

• Basic computer skills

• Experience working with students in special education settings

• Understanding of the needs and abilities of students with exceptional needs

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

• Willingness to complete state licensure requirements post-hire (per MA Department of Education guidelines)

• Ability to maintain CPI and CPR certification (training provided)

• Able to work under high-stress situations and collaborate effectively with others

• Strong time management skills

• Creativity, collaboration, and resilience under pressure

• A passion for being part of a dedicated, supportive team

• Comfortable with physical intervention when needed to maintain safety for students and staff

Need help applying?We value every applicant. If you encounter any issues, please email [email protected] for assistance.