Teacher- Manufacturing

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to: Principal

Salary Range: $48,703- $100,722 per year

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 10-Month

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Position Overview: Provide engaging, hands-on instruction in manufacturing and technology/engineering, preparing high school students with the technical, engineering, and career-ready skills needed for postsecondary education, industry credentials, and careers in advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in manufacturing, technology, and engineering using industry-relevant tools, equipment, and design processes.
• Prepare students for college, industry certifications, apprenticeships, and careers through project-based, real-world learning experiences.
• Teach engineering design, manufacturing processes, technical skills, workplace safety, and problem-solving aligned with industry standards.
• Foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking while maintaining a safe and organized laboratory/classroom environment.
• Build partnerships with colleagues, businesses, and community organizations to enhance career-connected learning and student opportunities.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement 047 (Technology Education, or 098 (Trade & Industrial Occupations � Comprehensive High School) with an appropriate manufacturing/technology subject area, or eligibility to obtain such certification.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, technology, and industry-standard equipment and safety practices.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, engineering, machining, automation, welding, CAD/CAM, robotics, or related technical fields.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as OSHA 10/30, NIMS, MSSC, FANUC, Autodesk, SolidWorks, CNC, or other manufacturing, engineering, or safety credentials.

• Experience integrating project-based learning, STEM, and career-connected instruction.

   

Application Process: Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. � 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individual