Vocational Education Teacher

About the Role

The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking a Vocational Education Teacher to join our Department of Youth Services (DYS) Education Initiative team in the Springfield, Chicopee, and Westfield region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and student-centered educator to design and deliver hands-on, career-focused learning experiences that prepare young people for success in the workforce and beyond. The ideal candidate brings practical experience, curiosity, and a passion for connecting classroom learning with real-world skills.

As a Vocational Teacher, you’ll empower students to explore career pathways in areas such as applied technology, trades, green energy, business, culinary arts, and other vocational disciplines — building the academic and technical foundation they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

About the Role

The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking a Vocational Education Teacher to join our Department of Youth Services (DYS) Education Initiative team in the Springfield, Chicopee, and Westfield region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and student-centered educator to design and deliver hands-on, career-focused learning experiences that prepare young people for success in the workforce and beyond. The ideal candidate brings practical experience, curiosity, and a passion for connecting classroom learning with real-world skills.

As a Vocational Teacher, you’ll empower students to explore career pathways in areas such as applied technology, trades, green energy, business, culinary arts, and other vocational disciplines — building the academic and technical foundation they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, project-based instruction that connects academic learning with practical, career-relevant skills.
• Implement curriculum and assessment strategies aligned with CES and DYS educational goals.
• Support multiple student pathways, including high school equivalency (HiSET/GED), diploma completion, post-secondary coursework, and career readiness.
• Teach and model essential employability skills—communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and professionalism.
• Incorporate industry-based standards, certifications, and real-world applications into instruction where appropriate.
• Use technology tools such as Google Suite, blended learning platforms, and digital resources to enhance instruction.
• Create a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, growth, and respect.
• Maintain accurate student records and administer assessments as required (e.g., MCAS, MAP, HiSET).
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and community partners to expand vocational learning opportunities and work-based experiences.
• Participate in professional development and CES/DYS training to continuously strengthen teaching practice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Massachusetts Teacher License in a vocational or related content area (e.g., Horticulture, Applied Technology, Business, Math, or Science) grades 8-12.
• Additional grade levels (5–8) allowable for up to two years while securing upper-level certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between sites.
  
  Join us to teach in a place where your dedication, skills and experience can transform a student’s life.
  
  Salary range: $57,233 – $81,060
• CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds, especially candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student populations we serve.

Position Type:Full-time

Job Categories:

Career Education > Horticulture

Classroom Teacher > Business Education

Classroom Teacher > Math: Algebra

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Classroom Teacher > Math: Geometry

Classroom Teacher > Science: Biology

Classroom Teacher > Science: Chemistry

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: Physics

Classroom Teacher > Technology/Industrial Arts

Classroom Teacher > Video Production

The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same. Our home office is in Northampton, MA and our 400+ full-time employees are located in over 100 locations throughout the state. In the Western MA area we work with youth housed in Institutional Settings.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse , Talent Acquisition and Benefit Admin Specialist
• 97 Hawley Street
• Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
• Phone: 4135882485
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