Industrial and Vocational Arts Teacher

Thales Academy Rolesville is accepting applications for a Luddy Institute of Technology (LIT) Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.

LIT is a high school engineering program which focuses on providing students with an in-depth opportunity to explore a variety of engineering careers. Our LIT teachers enjoy teaching all aspects of engineering in custom-designed classrooms with top-of-the line tools and equipment.

The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K-5) and a Classical Curriculum (6-12) that embodies traditional values.

Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them.

Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum - Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses.

• Cooperation - Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills.

• Collaboration - Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise.

• Professional Development - Engaging in offered professional development opportunities.

• Professional Etiquette - Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines.

• Communication - Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home-school connections.

• Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school.

Qualifications:

• A passion for teaching

• Applicants with any of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:

• Engineering & Design

• Solidworks

• 3D printing

• Woodworking

• CNC

• Electronics

• Computer Programming

• Robotics

• Mechanics

• Milling

• Teaching experience preferred but not required

Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance

• Paid time off

• 401k with employer match

• Flexible spending account (FSA)