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Drafting and Design Teacher

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Michigan School Public Relations Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Details

Summary
The Drafting & Design Teacher will lead a project-based classroom where students learn to bridge the gap between digital concepts and physical prototypes. The instructor is responsible for teaching architectural and mechanical design principles using industry-standard software and maintaining a modern fabrication lab. This role emphasizes critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and the “Maker” mindset.

This position is for the  school year.
Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a multi-level drafting program that covers:
    Mechanical Design: 3D modeling and assembly using Solid Works
    . Architectural Design: Residential and commercial floor planning in Revit
    . Technical Sketching: Manual drafting fundamentals and AutoCAD precision drawing.
  • Integrate “Digital Fabrication” units where students export designs to:
    Cura: For 3D printing components on Lulz Bot and Creality machines.
    Light Burn: For precision cutting and engraving on the Boss Laser
    .
  • Manage the “Design Lab” ecosystem, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and functional.
  • Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on 3D printer extruders, bed leveling, and laser focal alignment.
  • Media Management: Oversee the operation of the Canon 36″ printer
    , including loading heavy-duty bond paper rolls and managing high-volume plot queues for blueprints and posters.
  • Safety: Maintain a rigorous safety certification program for all students using the laser and 3D printing equipment.
  • Encourage student participation in the MITES (Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society) annual competitions and regional craft fairs.
  • Assist students in building digital portfolios for college admissions (Architecture, Engineering, or Design schools).
  • Foster a collaborative environment through “Design Challenges” that require cross-platform software use.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Education, Industrial Arts, Technology Education or a related field
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate IX or TE Standard secondary teaching certificate with significant hobbyist or professional experience in CAD/3D printing Work experience that qualifies candidates for ACA certification
  • CAD/BIM: High proficiency in AutoCAD
    , Solid Works
    , and Revit
    .
  • Fabrication Software: Functional knowledge of Cura (slicing) and Light Burn (vector/raster processing).
  • Hardware: Familiarity with the mechanics of FDM 3D printing (Creality/Lulz Bot) and CO2 Laser operation (Boss Laser).
  • Adaptive Learner: Willingness to stay current with software updates and emerging “Maker” technologies.
  • Organizational

    Skills:

    Ability to manage consumable supplies (filament, plywood, acrylic, ink, and paper rolls).
  • Language

    Skills:

    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members.

    Mathematical

    Skills:

    Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and ledgers. Basic Algebra and computation skills to work with the systems and programs required.

    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    Physical Demands

    Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment.

    Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings.

    Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

    Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

    Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day.

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