Part-Time Math and Vocational Education Teacher

Thales Academy Pittsboro is accepting resumes for a Part-Time Math and Vocational Education Teacher, teaching our Junior High Industrial Arts courses and Algebra 1, for the 2025-2026 school year. We are a year round school and this is an immediate opening.

**$1,500 signing bonus for new hire -- payable upon the first payroll following the start date.**

This is a part-time position at 23.25 hours per week. 

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30am-1:45pm

Wednesday 7:30am-1:45pm

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:

• Introducing students to the fundamental concepts of Industrial Arts by following the Thales Academy, Luddy Industrial Arts Curriculum. This includes fundamentals of engineering, electronics and woodworking.
• Teaching students how to safely use tools and equipment. This includes demonstrating proper techniques and guiding students through hands-on projects and helping them troubleshoot problems.
• 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
• Bachelors degree
• Teaching experience preferred but not required

 

Salary: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match