Vocational Teacher – Industrial Arts / Wood Shop

Stetson School, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

 Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm

Annual Pay Scale: $59,980–$75,730 (based on MA teacher license level)

New Hire Sign on Bonus $10,000 for fully licensed applicants /$5,000 for applicants requiring a licensure waiver!  

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.

Eligible employees have the opportunity 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.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution

• Enhanced retirement plan with 25–33% employer match based on tenure

• Student loan assistance including consolidation, counseling, and limited employer contribution

• Discounted tuition through college/university partnerships

• Tuition assistance for reimbursed or prepaid college coursework

• Home mortgage initiative with favorable down payment (3–5%) and 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 based on planned school vacation calendar

• 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

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma (or equivalent); associate 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

• Passion for being part of a dedicated, supportive team

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