Landscaping Design Instructor
The Connecticut Technical High Schools have an opening for an instructor at the E. C. Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, CT: "Landscaping Design Instructor #146029 - E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, New Britain, CT"
This is a brand new position and will have a focus on landscape, hardscape, design and maintenance of grounds and equipment.
The Connecticut Technical High Schools are highly successful in educating a workforce for the trades.
Interested applicants should use the link provided below to learn more about the position and to submit an application. This posting will only be open until 9/5/2025.
To Apply: Click on this link and scroll down to "Landscaping Design Instructor #146029 - E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, New Britain, CT" under trade positions.
General description of the position
A CTECS Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment (LDIE) Instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to landscaping and equipment operation. The Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment program includes use and installation of materials such as interlocking concrete pavers and segmental retaining wall units (SRW), the related hand and power tools, soil preparation, drainage installation, operation and maintenance of power equipment, and greenscape installations and maintenance, such as turf, plants, trees, etc.
Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training)
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment experience.
Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment Program Description.
Apprentice training or formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Labor Department.
If an applicant shows experience in only a few areas of landscaping and equipment operation this clearly shows that he/she cannot teach all areas of curriculum.
Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area.
No trade license requirement
Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment (LDIE) is required.
Current OSHA 10- Construction Industry Certification
Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements with-in first year of employment
Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products
Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course.
Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, differentiated instruction, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.
Preferred candidates will have oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
To Apply: Click on this link and scroll down to "Landscaping Design Instructor #146029 - E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, New Britain, CT" under trade positions.