Shape the Future of Manufacturing Education. Rocket Academy (RA) is seeking an innovative, student-centered Advanced Manufacturing Instructor to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to lead and teach within one or more of our manufacturing and skilled trades pathways in a one-of-a-kind, manufacturing-based charter high school. Current Pathways: • Industrial Maintenance / Electro-Mechanical (NEW for 2025–2026) • HVAC (Year 2) • Welding (Year 2) • Precision Machining / CNC (Year 3) Rocket Academy provides a rich, authentic learning experience for 11th and 12th grade students through a competency-based dual-credit curriculum in partnership with Lakeshore College (LC). Our students graduate with industry-aligned skills, college credit, and real-world experience. We operate in a new, 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing training facility designed to replicate modern industry environments. Position Overview The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor will: • Lead and deliver competency-based instruction aligned with Lakeshore College and Rocket Academy curriculum • Manage daily operations of the assigned pathway (welding, machining, HVAC, or industrial maintenance) • Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and student success • Collaborate closely with the Rocket Academy Director to support continued charter school growth • Help develop innovative delivery models for technical education This role is ideal for an industry professional ready to transition into education OR an experienced educator passionate about hands-on learning and innovation. Essential Teaching Responsibilities • Design, deliver, and assess competency-based curriculum • Implement effective classroom/shop management strategies • Lead and mentor students with both positive and corrective feedback • Communicate effectively with families and stakeholders • Participate in student placement processes • Attend professional development, workshops, and conferences Additional Leadership Responsibilities • Collaborate with Lakeshore College staff to refine curriculum delivery • Complete technical college coursework required for dual-credit certification (training provided) • Support Youth Apprenticeship and work-based learning placements • Partner with higher education institutions to expand dual/advanced credit opportunities • Assist with community events, open houses, and recruitment initiatives • Support governance policies and school improvement efforts • Assist with equipment selection, ordering, and lab setup Required Qualifications All applicants must be eligible for a Wisconsin Technology Education Teaching License (traditional or alternative pathway):https://dpi.wi.gov/te/licensure Pathway-Specific Qualifications Welding • Technical Diploma OR Journeyworker card • 5+ years related occupational experience Industrial Maintenance • Associate Degree OR Journeyworker card • 5+ years related occupational experience Manufacturing Engineering / Electro-Mechanical (SACA) • Bachelor’s Degree in related field • 2+ years related occupational experience HVAC • Associate Degree • 5+ years related occupational experience Machining/CNC • Technical Diploma OR Journeyworker card • 5+ years related occupational experience Ideal Candidate Attributes We are seeking professionals who are: • Passionate about student success and hands-on learning • Experienced in leading and managing people • Skilled in both technical instruction and soft-skill development • Comfortable in dynamic, evolving environments • Collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented • Willing to challenge the status quo in education Why Join Rocket Academy? • Teach in a modern, industry-grade facility • Shape a growing, innovative charter school program • Help build new pathways and industry partnerships • Work closely with leadership to influence school direction • Opportunity for dual-credit certification training prior to start Start Date: As soon as possibleDual-credit certification training available prior to official start date.