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Job Description: Engineering Instructor
The Organization
Founded in 2017, the New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) is an independent nonprofit focused on career preparation and technical training for five industry sectors: Healthcare, Building Trades, Engineering and Manufacturing, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, and Digital Production.
NOCC partners with employers to design high school and adult courses aligned to high-demand employment. Every NOCC career path points toward entry-level jobs that pay higher than a living wage and offer real ladders to professional growth.
The Team
At NOCC - we are an organization of practitioners who are willing and capable, regardless of position, to roll up our sleeves to tackle challenges. In addition to deep collaboration across roles, we live to our values in the following ways:
- Commit to the successful future of every trainee
- Seek diverse input and remain open to changing course in service of people-centered outcomes and a deep commitment to equity
- Honor practitioner expertise and lived experiences of individuals
- Collaborate across roles and levels to add capacity and employ skills strategically
- Celebrate and have fun
The Opportunity
The Engineering Instructor is responsible for delivering an engaging, hands-on engineering program that introduces students to foundational concepts in design, modeling, and fabrication. This role emphasizes project-based learning, where students apply engineering principles through real-world projects that connect digital design to physical creation.
The instructor will teach 3D modeling using industry-standard software, support students in earning relevant certifications, and serve as an adjunct dual enrollment instructor, providing opportunities for students to earn college-level engineering credits.
In addition to classroom instruction, this role oversees the daily management of a fully equipped Makerspace, ensuring all tools, equipment, and software are operational, safe, and up to date. The instructor will also develop Makerspace-centered curriculum, manage materials and inventory, and support the growth of extracurricular opportunities such as a robotics team.
This position requires a balance of instructional expertise, technical knowledge, and program management skills to create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for postsecondary education and careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Instruction
- Deliver engaging instruction for first-year high school engineering students using a project-based learning curriculum
- Design and implement hands-on engineering projects aligned to 3D modeling certification standards, connecting digital design to physical fabrication
- Provide instruction in 3D modeling using industry-standard software tools
- Serve as an adjunct dual enrollment instructor, enabling students to earn college-level engineering credits
Makerspace Management & Instruction
- Oversee daily operations of the Makerspace to ensure a safe, organized, and productive environment
- Maintain all equipment to ensure it is fully functional, clean, and operating safely
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Makerspace equipment and associated software
- Ensure all machine software is properly installed and regularly updated
- Manage inventory of materials and consumables, including tracking usage and reordering supplies
- Develop and deliver Makerspace-focused lessons and curriculum
Program Development & Support
- Support the development, launch, and ongoing coaching of a student robotics team
- Ensure all instructional and lab computer software is properly installed, licensed, and up to date
- Create and manage purchase orders for equipment, materials, and instructional resources
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and project-based learning methodologies
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software used in industry (e.g., Autodesk, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Ability to design and facilitate hands-on, fabrication-based learning experiences
- Working knowledge of Makerspace equipment (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines) and associated software
- Understanding of safety procedures and best practices in a lab/Makerspace environment
- Effective classroom management, instructional delivery, and student engagement skills
- Strong organizational skills, including inventory management and equipment maintenance
- Ability to integrate technology and ensure proper installation, updates, and functionality of software systems
- Experience developing curriculum and aligning instruction to certification or credentialing standards
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, staff, and external partners
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience teaching high school engineering, STEM, or a related technical subject
- Experience delivering project-based or experiential learning in an educational setting
- Background in industry engineering, manufacturing, or product design
- Experience teaching or supporting dual enrollment or college-level coursework
- Familiarity with 3D modeling certification pathways and credentialing programs
- Experience managing or operating a Makerspace or fabrication lab
- Experience coaching or supporting robotics teams or engineering-related student organizations
- Experience with budgeting, procurement, and creating purchase orders for educational or technical programs
- Proven ability to build partnerships with industry, higher education, or community organizations
This role reports directly to: Director of Specialized Pathways
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. NOCC also offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, 401K, 10 days of paid time off over NOCC org-wide breaks, and professional development resources and opportunities.
Salary Range $55,000 - $80,000
Application and Hiring Timeline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume as part of your application. Following a successful application, the hiring process is scheduled to wrap up by May 31 for an August 5 start date. The process will include an initial screening interview, performance task, in-person interview/visit, and follow-up conversations with NOCC staff, as necessary.
NOCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical Requirements of Role
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Carrying of equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and lifting of equipment (up to 100 lbs.) may be required.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
