Woodworking Teacher

Woodworking Teacher

Ignite creativity as our next woodworking teacher at the Frances C Richmond Middle School in Hanover, NH. Do your best days end with wood shavings on your boots and a shop full of inspired students? The Richmond Middle School is looking for a passionate Woodworking Teacher to join our vibrant elective team. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in woodworking and the pedagogical skill to guide 11- to 14-year-olds through the journey of turning a rough board into a masterpiece of their own visioning. We are a dynamic community of artists and professionals who believe the shop is a place where students transform from cautious beginners into independent makers. If you are ready to guide the next generation of builders through the journey of safety, skill-building, and self-driven design, we want to meet you! Position is full time and begins 8/24/2026. Open until filled.

Salary range for this position is $55,545 to $114,221, depending on education and experience.

This position is governed by the HEA Union Agreement.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

General Purpose: To provide a comprehensive technical and creative woodworking education that motivates each student to design and create original works of craftsmanship while developing mastery of tools, shop safety, and material science.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach woodworking knowledge and skills, including joinery, wood turning, furniture construction, and the application of finishes.
• Guide students through the design process, helping them translate conceptual ideas into plans and finished products.
• Manage the woodshop, including the maintenance of all tools and machines.
• Maintain a rigorous safety program. Conduct safety instruction for all students on all machinery, tools, and equipment, and maintain all equipment in peak operating condition.
• Manage the procurement of lumber, supplies, hardware, consumables, and safety gear within the assigned budget.
• Evaluate the engagement and progress of students and prepare report cards.
• Foster an inclusive environment that emphasizes craftsmanship, problem-solving, pride in work, and soft skills like punctuality and shop clean-up.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents, staff, and administration.
• Participate in faculty meetings and curriculum revision to align woodworking with broader district educational goals.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices, and objectives.

Evaluation: Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the building administrator or their designee.

Terms of Employment: Full time, school year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Skilled woodworker
• Relevant teaching experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master Craftsman/woodworker with an emphasis on technical precision
• Expert in advanced fabrication and wood science
• Knowledge of shop air-filtration systems and safety standards is essential
• Constant situational awareness to monitor multiple students operating high-powered machinery simultaneously, ensuring a zero-accident environment
• Ability to develop and implement rigorous safety testing protocols and procedures for equipment
• Knowledge of inventory management, including lumber grading, hardware procurement, and budget tracking
• Ability to teach students how to safely operate complex machinery
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in a high-activity shop environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

• Licensed teacher with Technology & Engineering endorsement (or eligibility for licensure & endorsement)

Physical Activity Requirements:

Primary Physical Requirements: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally required

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs: Occasionally required

4. Lift over 50 lbs: Not required

5. Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently required

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally required

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely required

8. Carry over 50 lbs: Not required

9. Reach above shoulder height: Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height: Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height: Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull: Rarely required

Hand Manipulation: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding: Frequently required

2. Gross Manipulation: Frequently required

3. Fine Manipulation: Frequently required

Other Physical Consideration: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting: Frequently required

2. Bending: Frequently required

3. Crawling: Rarely required

4. Squatting: Rarely required

5. Kneeling: Rarely required

6. Crouching: Rarely required

7. Climbing: Occasionally required

8. Balancing: Rarely required

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

1. Sit: up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand: up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk: up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Effectively exchange and receive information; and instructions, and respond to inquiries
2. Communicate with others;
3. Observe students and staff to ensure safety

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100% Outside: up to 20% Work Surface(s): Cement floor, tile floor

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements: Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community. Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.