FY25 Innovation Teacher-iSchool Program

Job Goal:

Oak Ridge High School is seeking a passionate and innovative educator to join our team as a High School Innovation Program Teacher. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing and teaching a cutting-edge manufacturing program known as iSchool that equips our students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an AI-enriched society. This position requires expertise in manufacturing or industrial engineering, economics or business finance, an entrepreneurial mindset, and hands-on experience with various manufacturing techniques and technologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Curriculum Development: Design a comprehensive curriculum that integrates manufacturing principles, AI applications, and entrepreneurial skills to prepare students for the evolving job market.
• Classroom Instruction: Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cover topics such as commercial CNC machines, welding, lasers, and computer-aided design software like Fusion 360, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.
• Hands-on Training: Provide hands-on training and guidance to students in the use of manufacturing equipment, ensuring their safety and competence.
• Project-based Learning: Implement project-based learning approaches to foster creativity and problem-solving skills among students.
• Entrepreneurship Integration: Integrate entrepreneurial concepts into the curriculum, encouraging students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities with the manufacturing industry.
• Assessment and feedback: Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Student Engagement: Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and enthusiasm for manufacturing.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and industry experts to stay up to date with the latest manufacturing trends and technologies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, and/or experience):

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in manufacturing, industrial Engineering. Coursework or professional experience in economics, entrepreneurship, engineering, fabrication, and/or a business-related field would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience in a related industry.
• Proficiency in the use of commercial CNC machines, welding, lasers, 3D printers, Fusion 360, Solidworks, robotics, and CAD Software.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to inspire and mentor students.
• Certified or willing to be trained in Scrum and/or Deming.
• Certified or willing to obtain appropriate teaching licensure as needed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
A passion for education and a commitment to student success.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Physical Requirements:

Moderate work, normal classroom and machine shop environment

Work Days:

206