JGHS - Construction Technology (Building Trades) Teacher

High School Construction Technology (Building Trades) Teacher

John Glenn School Corporation has an opening for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Career & Technical Education license or be eligible for Workplace Specialist license; or other Indiana Department of Education Credential (or willingness to obtain)
• Residential homebuilding experience necessary to build a new home utilizing unskilled student labor
• Ability to teach the skills of and supervise the construction of a residential home
• Ability to assist students in learning about careers in the trades
• Have verifiable work experience in or outside of education
• Have verifiable work experience in the trades of carpentry and/or construction
• Ability to work with a board of directors that administers the finances of the Building Trades program.
• Ability to work in a unique setting that encompasses both a school classroom and a jobsite.

Important:

John Glenn School Corporation is committed to a comprehensive experience for all of our students. For that reason, candidates committed to long-term involvement with activities beyond the traditional school day will be given additional consideration for interviews and eventual job placement.

Job Description:

• Construct a residential home from the foundation up, utilizing unskilled student labor
• Plan curriculum and instruction based on the Indiana State Standards, Next Level Programs of Study competencies, and local goals.
• Instruct through best practices with an emphasis on differentiation, engagement, and technology
• Evaluate student performance with both formative and summative assessments
• Willingness to partner with the IKORCC (Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council Of Carpenters)

Job Requirements:

• Candidate will be an integral member of a grade level or department team
• Candidate will join the tradition of John Glenn to work extremely hard for the success of students
• Candidates work will support the mission and vision of the John Glenn School Corporation
• Candidate will facilitate institutional improvement because of his/her unique abilities, outstanding efforts, and commitment to excellence