Classroom Teacher / Technology Education Technology Education Teacher Certificate: Technology Education, Pre-K-12 (047)

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree and/or Masters in the content area
• Certification: Must possess or be eligible for the following CTSDE Certification

(047) Technology Education

Salary: Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between the Board of Education and the Suffield Educators Association (Salary Range $51,730-114,405).

Period of Employment: Accepting applications for the start of the 2026/2027 school year.

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position Summary

The Middle School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher provides engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire students to explore technology, engineering, robotics, digital media, and the skilled trades. Through project-based learning, students develop technical skills, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities while making meaningful connections between classroom learning and future career opportunities.

The successful candidate will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students investigate, design, build, create, and solve authentic problems using a variety of technologies, tools, and materials. The program prepares students for high school Career and Technical Education pathways while fostering workplace readiness, innovation, and lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction in technology education, robotics, engineering design, digital media, and introductory skilled trades.
• Develop hands-on, project-based learning experiences that promote creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving.
• Teach intermediate robotics concepts, including programming, engineering design, testing, and iterative improvement.
• Guide students through digital media projects using video recording, editing, storytelling, and multimedia production tools.
• Deliver introductory Home Builders Institute (HBI) curriculum while promoting safe work practices and exposing students to careers in the construction and building trades.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction, monitor student growth, and meet the diverse learning needs of all learners.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-equipped learning environment by instructing and supervising students in the proper use and care of tools, equipment, materials, and instructional technologies.
• Foster a classroom culture that values curiosity, innovation, perseverance, teamwork, and responsible digital citizenship.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.

Application Process:

External Applicants must apply online and include a cover letter, transcripts, resume and complete list of (3) professional references.

Please apply specifically for JOB ID #1764

The Suffield Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is the policy of the Suffield Board of Education not to discriminate against any student, employee or member of the public because of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, past or present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, learning disability, or other applicable unlawful discriminatory standards. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a national and state criminal background check and fingerprinting in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Questions concerning Title IX compliance should be directed to: Special Services Director, 350 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 or 860-668-3803