STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Shift at Madison CTE Instructor (SY26-27)

About the Program

The 2nd Shift at Madison Park program provides an opportunity for students throughout the district to access career and technical education instruction outside of school hours. This initiative revives efforts to extend vocational opportunities beyond the Madison Park student population, leveraging industry-aligned workspaces with modern facilities and equipment at Madison Park. Students participate in 100 hours of instruction, including safety training, an introduction to six building trades, and site visits to various unions.

Department Overview

Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers hands-on applied learning experiences that build academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, career readiness skills, and specific technical skills leading to applicable industry credentialing. CTE includes traditional vocational-technical education at several Boston high schools as well as career pathways within nine comprehensive high schools.

About the Role

Provide a vocational technical course of study aligned to state curriculum frameworks, meeting the learning needs of students while maintaining a safe learning environment. The role requires alignment with vocational technical skills and content embodied in the school's curriculum map to achieve equitable student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Submit a syllabus that includes a diagnostic and post-test, demonstrating evidence of competency on the benchmarks.
• Monitor student progress and submit grade reports.
• Keep accurate and complete records, including attendance, assignments, and artifacts.
• Follow up with the Site Director on student attendance and engagement.
• Evaluate student skills and readiness for Industry Recognized Credential assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress.
• Collaborate with Apprentice Navigators about student progress and engagement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of full-time employment experience directly related to the building trades.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in urban schools and/or an industry setting.
• OSHA-10 certification or willingness to earn it.
• Possesses industry-recognized credentials that are part of the curriculum and the ability to train students to earn those credentials.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

Schedule

Instructors will teach 38 sessions of 3.5 hours each, totaling 133 hours of direct instruction. Additionally, 10 hours are required for lesson and curriculum preparation. The program runs after school from October 13, 2026, to March 25, 2027.

Pay

Stipend amount: $8,493 (BTU rate: $59.39/hour for 143 total hours, including 10 hours for curriculum, lesson, and assessment preparation and 133 hours of direct instruction).