Weld Program Instructor / Welder

RISE GROUP INC•Cranston, RI

12d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Welding Instructors serve as role models for students and are responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment. These standards outline the expectations for conduct and performance to ensure consistency, professionalism, and the highest level of training quality within the Weld School, a division of The RISE Group, Inc.

Requirements

High School
Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE, equipment, and lab safety standards.
Must report unsafe behaviors, rule violations, or near misses immediately to leadership.
Must apply the student point system consistently and fairly.
Must maintain accurate, timely, and complete student performance records and attendance logs.
Personal cell phone use during instructional time should be limited to emergencies only.
Must comply with all company and program policies, including but not limited to workplace conduct, safety, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Instructors are expected to act in a professional manner at all times, both in and outside of the classroom or lab setting.
All interactions with colleagues, students, and leadership should reflect respect, courtesy, and professionalism.
Personal conflicts or disagreements are to be managed privately and constructively. Raising one's voice, using profanity, or engaging in confrontational behavior is not acceptable.
Instructors are expected to demonstrate maturity, fairness, and sound judgment in all workplace interactions.
Team members must engage with one another in a cordial, cooperative, and solutions-oriented manner.
Concerns or differing opinions should be addressed tactfully and productively, focusing on problem-solving rather than criticism.
Complaints or workplace concerns must be directed to Program Leadership or Human Resources, rather than discussed in front of students or peers in a disruptive way.
Instructors must maintain professional boundaries with students at all times.
Socializing with students outside of work, including off-duty meetups, personal messaging, or social media contact, is strictly prohibited while enrolled in the program.
All communication with students should be appropriate, respectful, and related solely to their training and development.
Instructors must lead by example in strictly adhering to all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE, equipment, and lab safety standards.
Unsafe behaviors, rule violations, or near misses must be reported immediately to leadership.
The safety of students, staff, and the facility is the highest priority.
The student point system must be applied consistently and fairly across all instructors and cohorts, please refer to "Strike Flow Chart" documentation for further clarity.
Instructors are responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and complete student performance records and attendance logs.
Grade inflation, favoritism, or inconsistent scoring practices undermine program integrity and will not be tolerated.
Personal cell phone use during instructional time should be limited to emergencies only, and must occur in the break room, or other permitted area outside of the classroom or lab.
Frequent or prolonged use of personal devices during work hours is disruptive and can pose a safety risk due to inattentiveness.
Instructors should model the same focus and attentiveness expected of their students.
Instructors are expected to comply with all company and program policies, including but not limited to workplace conduct, safety, and ethical standards.
Failure to adhere to these standards may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.