Wood Shop Teacher
Position Overview:
The Wood Shop Teacher is responsible for creating engaging curriculum and learning experiences for students enrolled in the Wood Working Vocational Training Program.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Develops and implements Vocational Training curricula
2. Assists students to access technology-based resources for instruction
3. Assesses needs and develops service strategies for vocational instruction
4. Provides individualized and group-based instruction as appropriate
5. Coordinates referrals and follow-up with employer partners
Qualifications/Requirements:
B.A. degree preferred, or 4 years related experience
Bilingual helpful
State vocational certification (ISBE)
Experience serving adults with barriers to employment
3 years of teaching experience
Computer Skills
Experience working with a CNC machine is a plus
Commitment to community service
Salary and Benefits: This is a full time, permanent, career position. The salary is commensurate with experience. The agency benefit package includes health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plan, and bonus program.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how you meet or exceed each qualification/ requirement.
Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail.
Human Resources
Greater West Town Community Development Project
500 N Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
About GWTP and their Vocational Training Programs: Founded in 1989, Greater West Town
Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based economic development initiative expanding employment and education opportunities for low-income residents of Chicago’s West Side community areas.
GWTP’s Vocational Training and Job Placement Programs provide two sector-based training programs in
Woodworking & Solid Surface Manufacturing, and Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics (Shipping and Receiving). GWTP’s Occupational Training and Job Placement Programs play a critical role in the lives of both our participants and their communities. GWTP strives to demonstrate highly successful strategies for meeting the employment needs for both unemployed community residents and local area companies.
Additionally, GWTP programs serve as a model for civic and government leaders to encourage the creation and expansion of resources and programs that effectively address the unemployment and underemployment crises in our community.
The Wood Shop Teacher is responsible for creating engaging curriculum and learning experiences for students enrolled in the Wood Working Vocational Training Program.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Develops and implements Vocational Training curricula
2. Assists students to access technology-based resources for instruction
3. Assesses needs and develops service strategies for vocational instruction
4. Provides individualized and group-based instruction as appropriate
5. Coordinates referrals and follow-up with employer partners
Qualifications/Requirements:
B.A. degree preferred, or 4 years related experience
Bilingual helpful
State vocational certification (ISBE)
Experience serving adults with barriers to employment
3 years of teaching experience
Computer Skills
Experience working with a CNC machine is a plus
Commitment to community service
Salary and Benefits: This is a full time, permanent, career position. The salary is commensurate with experience. The agency benefit package includes health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plan, and bonus program.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how you meet or exceed each qualification/ requirement.
Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail.
Human Resources
Greater West Town Community Development Project
500 N Sacramento Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
About GWTP and their Vocational Training Programs: Founded in 1989, Greater West Town
Community Development Project (GWTP) is a community-based economic development initiative expanding employment and education opportunities for low-income residents of Chicago’s West Side community areas.
GWTP’s Vocational Training and Job Placement Programs provide two sector-based training programs in
Woodworking & Solid Surface Manufacturing, and Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics (Shipping and Receiving). GWTP’s Occupational Training and Job Placement Programs play a critical role in the lives of both our participants and their communities. GWTP strives to demonstrate highly successful strategies for meeting the employment needs for both unemployed community residents and local area companies.
Additionally, GWTP programs serve as a model for civic and government leaders to encourage the creation and expansion of resources and programs that effectively address the unemployment and underemployment crises in our community.
