Location:
ACE High School, Reno, Nevada
Position Type:
Full-Time, 185-day employment agreement (August 5 – June 5)
About ACE High School:
ACE High School is Nevada's premier Career and Technical Education (CTE) charter school, setting the benchmark for Construction Technology programs statewide. Our mission is to prepare students in grades 9–12 for successful careers in the construction and trades industries through rigorous academic instruction and hands-on, project-based experiences. ACE students have built 10 semi-custom residential homes, tiny homes, a sales office, sheds, affordable housing units, and other large-scale projects. The 9th grade program serves as the foundational entry point into ACE's construction pathway, where students begin their journey in the trades.
Position Overview:
The 9th Grade CTE Industry Pathways Shop Teacher will deliver ACE's introductory exploration course, providing students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills across a broad range of construction and trades disciplines. This is not a traditional lecture-based class—students learn through doing, using real tools and equipment in an integrated shop environment to complete meaningful projects.
Course content covers woodworking, carpentry, sheet metal fabrication, small engine mechanics, machining, architectural drawings, construction math (fractions, measurement, and reading a tape measure accurately), and more. Students will earn their OSHA 10 certification and develop safe, competent use of a wide range of tools including chop saws, table saws, planers, drill presses, hand tools, and power tools.
Past student projects have included building locker shelves, personal sign boards, cutting boards, tool boxes from sheet metal, sheds, and small community or school projects. Students have also torn down and reassembled small engines and used manual lathes to create hand-turned ink pens.
The 9th grade program is the foundational experience through which ACE students explore the trades and identify which advanced program they will pursue beginning in 10th grade. The instructor plays a vital role in sparking student interest, building strong foundational skills, and preparing students to succeed in ACE's upper-level construction pathway programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach daily sections of the 9th Grade CTE Industry Pathways course in an integrated shop classroom environment.
- Develop and implement lesson plans, unit plans, and curriculum aligned with Nevada CTE standards and OSHA 10 certification requirements.
- Provide direct instruction and hands-on demonstrations in woodworking, carpentry, sheet metal, small engines, machining, architectural drawings, and construction math.
- Teach students to accurately read and use a tape measure, work with fractions, and apply construction math in real projects.
- Instruct students in the safe and competent operation of shop tools and equipment including chop saws, table saws, planers, drill presses, hand tools, and power tools.
- Guide students through the completion of shop projects from planning to finished product, maintaining quality standards throughout.
- Facilitate student attainment of OSHA 10 certification.
- Assess student learning through assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams; maintain accurate records in Infinite Campus.
- Create a safe, respectful, and engaging shop environment with clear safety protocols and expectations.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, and ACE staff regarding academic progress and behavior.
- Order, inventory, and maintain shop materials, tools, and equipment.
- Coordinate with ACE upper-level instructors to support student transitions into 10th grade pathway programs.
- Coordinate with industry partners and guest experts to enhance student learning experiences.
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds, work in a shop environment, and stand for extended periods.
Qualifications:
- Teaching license is not required to apply; ACE will assist candidates in determining their eligibility for a Nevada Business & Industry teaching license.
- Minimum required professional experience in the construction or trades industry (as defined by Nevada Department of Education for Business & Industry teaching license eligibility – Two (2) years full-time experience or 4000 hours of verifiable work experience after age eighteen (18) in a business or industry position which relates to the area of endorsement).
- Candidate may be a current licensed teacher in Construction Technology in Nevada, another state with a related endorsement, or have graduated from a college in a major that makes them eligible for licensure (e.g., Industrial Arts, Agriculture Mechanics, or other).
- ACE will assist the chosen candidate in applying for and completing the licensure process to obtain the necessary credential required for the position.
- Broad knowledge of construction and trades disciplines including woodworking, carpentry, sheet metal, small engines, and machining.
- Ability to teach and demonstrate shop skills safely and effectively to 9th grade students.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $50,000 – $75,000 annually, based on experience and educational level. Based on a 185-day teaching calendar; opportunities for additional workdays and related compensation may be available.
- Benefits: ACE pays 100% of employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- ACE contributes 36.75% of employee salary into the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
- Additional financial compensation may be available for extra tasks, qualifications, or extended workdays.
How to Apply:
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following materials to:
Principal Adam Nicely, [email protected]
- A cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the position
- A professional resume
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
ACE High School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The school prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any programs.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
