How to hire a technology teacher

How to hire a technology teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step technology teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a technology teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new technology teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your technology teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a technology teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A technology teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, technology teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of technology teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Technology Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Technology Teacher	High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.	$17-30
   Education Instructor	An Education Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering appropriate individualized educational services. They provide individualized instruction to each student through promoting interactive learning lessons and create, and they distribute educational content, such as notes and summaries.	$9-34
   Adjunct Instructor	An adjunct instructor is a faculty member responsible for teaching an area of expertise within a specific contract period. The duties of an adjunct instructor are almost identical as a regular instructor, only that the work benefits are limited... Show more	$15-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Professional Development
   • Kids
   • Student Learning
   • Learning Environment
   • Math
   • Web Design
   • Public Schools
   • Technology Education
   • Mathematics
   • Student Achievement
   • Instructional Materials
   • Learning Styles
   • Word Processing

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Implement technology program for Pre-K.
   • Provide basic desktop support to colleagues in regards to hardware & software-relate issues
   • Reinforce students sign language skills through the use of videotaping and feedback.
   • Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for PC and laptop components.
   • Supervise students with creating PowerPoint slides with animation and music for different groups or events.
   • Ensure to implement the goals and objectives the principal has set for the CTE department.

   More technology teacher duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your technology teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A technology teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, technology teachers' average salary in south dakota is 49% less than in vermont.
   • Seniority. Entry-level technology teachers earn 43% less than senior-level technology teachers.
   • Certifications. A technology teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a technology teacher's salary.

   Average technology teacher salary

   $48,545yearly

   $23.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level technology teacher salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average technology teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$63,527	$31
   2	Connecticut	$60,449	$29
   3	New York	$58,377	$28
   4	California	$55,692	$27
   5	Delaware	$55,004	$26
   6	Pennsylvania	$53,901	$26
   7	Wisconsin	$51,545	$25
   8	Georgia	$50,197	$24
   9	Nevada	$49,904	$24
   10	New Jersey	$49,634	$24
   11	Texas	$49,215	$24
   12	Maryland	$47,294	$23
   13	Illinois	$46,788	$22
   14	Utah	$46,390	$22
   15	Michigan	$44,144	$21
   16	New Mexico	$43,084	$21
   17	Arizona	$42,289	$20
   18	Iowa	$42,237	$20
   19	Virginia	$40,196	$19
   20	North Carolina	$36,326	$17

   Average technology teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boston Public Schools	$60,758	$29.21	4
   2	Lycée Français de Chicago	$58,942	$28.34	2
   3	The Galloway School	$58,119	$27.94	2
   4	Teaneck High School	$56,019	$26.93
   5	Aspire Public Schools	$55,516	$26.69	61
   6	KIPP Austin Public Schools	$54,883	$26.39	141
   7	Chicago Public Schools	$54,571	$26.24	7
   8	Global Educational Excellence	$54,350	$26.13	2
   9	Edmond Public Schools	$54,261	$26.09
   10	West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School	$54,192	$26.05	6
   11	Black Rocket Productions	$54,174	$26.05	104
   12	Paulding County High School	$53,775	$25.85	4
   13	Shelton School District	$53,616	$25.78	15
   14	Atlanta International School	$53,481	$25.71	14
   15	Florida International University	$53,442	$25.69
   16	Montgomery County Public Schools	$53,140	$25.55	11
   17	Ithaca City School District	$53,067	$25.51	2
   18	Hartford Public Schools	$52,824	$25.40	2
   19	Zion Elementary School District 6	$52,683	$25.33	2
   20	KIPP DC	$52,427	$25.21	51

4. Writing a technology teacher job description

   A good technology teacher job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a technology teacher job description:

   Technology teacher job description example

   Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
   As a member of our teaching staff, you will:
   
   Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
   The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
   
   Medical, dental and vision Childcare benefit Paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match Qualifications
   
   Desired Skills and Experience:
   
   CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain) Completed 12 core ECE Units Infant/toddler OR BA Degree in Child Development Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors Ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
   
   KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find technology teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find technology teacher candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with technology teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new technology teacher

   Once you've selected the best technology teacher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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