Position: Vocational Carpentry Teacher Canon City School District Fremont Re-1 Location: Cañon City Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $44,739-$75,161. Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses. Purpose of the Job: To lead students in developing technical and employability skills in woodworking and residential carpentry, preparing them for entry-level employment, advanced training, or post-secondary education. The teacher will support students’ intellectual, emotional, and physical growth, in alignment with the District’s mission. The program supports students in achieving industry certifications and developing real-world problem-solving skills through project-based learning. Certification and Experience Requirements • Must meet eligibility requirements for or currently hold a Colorado CTE Authorization in Secondary CTE Architecture and Construction, which may be satisfied by: • A minimum of 24 semester hours of coursework in construction-related content, or • A valid general contractor license as outlined by the Colorado Department of Education or ability to obtain within six months of hire • Four (4) to six (6) years of job-related experience in the construction or carpentry industry, including some supervisory experience • Must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of: • Woodworking and residential carpentry, including framing, finish work, cabinet construction, roofing, drywall, and exterior applications. • Curriculum development and instructional best practices. • CTE frameworks, student assessment strategies, and workplace readiness. • Safe use of shop tools and equipment such as lathes, saws, routers, CNC tools, etc. • Behavior management and student engagement techniques. • Basic first aid and safety training preferred Ability to: • Deliver instruction to a diverse student population with a range of learning styles. • Integrate academic and technical skills to support CTE goals. • Maintain classroom discipline, safety, and equipment maintenance. • Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, and the community. • Adapt to new technologies and teaching methods. • Lift up to 100 lbs and engage in physically demanding instructional activities. • Maintain confidentiality and follow all district data protection protocols. Other Criteria: • Criminal background check required for hire • Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public • Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities • Integrity, trust, and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision • Competent understanding of technology to perform the job • Must pass pre-employment physical • Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs) • Implement appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data • Maintain good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications • Report actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel • Follow all board policies for acceptable use of district technology • Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements • Other duties as assigned CTE Program Responsibilities: • Hold a minimum of two Advisory Committee meetings per school year in accordance with Colorado CTE requirements • Serve as advisor for the after-school Skills USA-Carpentry chapter, including preparation and supervision of students for Skills USA competitions at the state level • Complete and submit all required CTE documentation, reports, and state-mandated compliance tasks to maintain the program’s good standing Essential Duties of the Job: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able…
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See More Details >>Job Title: Maintenance Professional This role involves performing routine street maintenance and repair duties to ensure the City's infrastructure remains in good condition. • Prioritize tasks such as patching streets, filling cracks, constructing roads, repairing bridges, and clearing ditches. • Maintain equipment and tools by cleaning and performing minor repairs. • Participate in litter removal, weed control, tree pruning, and sweeping streets and gutters as needed. • Interact with the public to provide information about street conditions. • Manage traffic flow around work zones. Key Requirements • Familiarity with street repair techniques and methods. • Able to safely operate hand tools and power equipment like cutters, chain saws, shovels, and rakes. • Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials used in street maintenance. • Skilled in various tasks such as street patching, crack filling, road construction, concrete removal, curb/gutter/sidewalk construction, road grading, right-of-way maintenance, cleaning ditches, culvert maintenance, material hauling, de-icing, and snow plowing.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter in Canon City, CO typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with a projected 8% job growth from 2024 to 2034. Apprentices earn an average of $534 per week in Canon City, with an average annual wage of $27,788. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
