Teacher: Introduction to Construction

Location: HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education

Student Population: Grades 9-10

Appointment: Full-Time, 10-Month

Make an Impact Where it Matters

Do you have a passion for the trades, construction, creating, and preparing young people for meaningful future careers? Our Introduction to Construction Program at our NEW Early CTE Program is seeking an educator to provide foundational skills, new opportunities, and meaningful career exposure for students in 9th and 10th grade in the fields of Construction and Skilled Trades.

The Early CTE Program seeks to blend authentic career exposure, real-world application of skills, and hands on learning to empower students as they develop both technical and professional skills; while moving each student closer to their goal of becoming enrolled, employed, or enlisted after high school graduation.

What You'll Teach and Do

Deliver instruction in foundational construction and skilled trades concepts using hands-on, project-based learning

Develop students' employability skills in professionalism and communication

Design instruction that emphasizes real-world skills, scenario-based learning, and applied problem-solving

Provide opportunities for career exploration and exposure to a variety of careers in the field

Collaborate with our ELA and Special Education teachers to integrate academic skills with your content

Participate in program improvement, advisory committee meetings, and student leadership activities

Be part of the team that builds the new Early CTE Program

Why Join HFM BOCES?

Teach in a hands-on, career-focused environment

Make a direct difference in students' life trajectories as they begin high school

Competitive salary and benefits per HFM BOCES Teacher Association contract

Support for new CTE teachers through individualized professional development and coaching

Job Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

NYS CTE Teaching Certification in Technology Education, Carpentry (7-12), Masonry (7-12), Plumbing (7-12), Electrical (7-12), Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (7-12), Residential/Commercial Building Maintenance and Remodeling (7-12), Drafting (7-12) OR Eligibility to obtain certification through a minimum ofone to four years of experience in a related field based on post-secondary education

Prior experience in the Construction and/or Skilled Trades field(s) preferred

Commitment to equity, student engagement, professionalism, and post-secondary preparation

Support will be provided to candidates transitioning from industry into teaching.

Post-Secondary Education NOT necessarily required

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Application Deadline:08/31/2026

Job Number: EarlyCTE Construction 26/27

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Teacher: Introduction to Construction