Welding Instructor (CTE & IET)

Phalen Leadership Academies • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled US is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Welding Career & Technical Education Instructor to lead our welding pathway for high school students while also delivering workforce-ready programming for adults and opportunity youth.
This role delivers hands-on, industry-aligned technical instruction that prepares participants for:
Industry-recognized certifications
Postsecondary transition
Apprenticeship
Direct employment in welding and related skilled trades
In addition to technical welding instruction, this position integrates employability skills, workplace professionalism, and career advancement training.
This is a high-impact, outcomes-driven role that blends:
Technical instruction
Classroom management
Safety oversight
Industry alignment
Student mentorship
Program Focus
Welding CTE and IET Pathway Includes:
Introduction to Welding & Safety (OSHA-10)
SMAW (Stick Welding)
GMAW (MIG Welding)
FCAW (Flux Core)
Blueprint Reading & Measurement
Metallurgy Basics
Shop Math
Welding Fabrication Projects
NCCER Welding Certification Preparation (if applicable)
Work-Based Learning & Industry Exposure
Workforce Readiness Programming Includes:
Professional communication
Workplace expectations and behavior
Resume development and interview preparation
Time management and accountability
Career pathway mapping
Financial literacy basics
Job search strategy
Employer engagement preparation

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to obtain a Valid Indiana Workplace Specialist License, or eligibility based on 5+ years of documented welding industry experience.
• AWS (American Welding Society) certification.
• NCCER Instructor Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching youth, adults, or mentoring apprentices.
• Experience in workforce development or opportunity youth programming.
• Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
• Knowledge of welding career pathways

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on welding instruction aligned to applicable state CTE and IET standards.
• Teach welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.
• Prepare students and adult learners for OSHA-10 and industry-recognized credentials.
• Deliver structured workforce readiness curriculum to high school students, adults, and opportunity youth.
• Integrate technical math, blueprint reading, and employability skills.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners across age groups.
• Maintain a safe and compliant welding lab environment.
• Enforce PPE and OSHA safety standards.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and maintain safety logs.
• Ensure proper ventilation, storage, and tool accountability.
• Support learners in building employability skills and professional behaviors.
• Reinforce attendance expectations, workplace norms, and accountability.
• Assist learners with certification preparation and credential documentation.
• Support internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning placements.
• Track progress for both youth and adult participants.
• Build relationships with local employers, unions, and apprenticeship programs.
• Support employer site visits and guest speakers.
• Align instruction with labor market needs.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Support transition from training to employment.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and performance records.
• Track credential attainment and workforce readiness milestones.
• Document work-based learning hours.
• Support state and grant reporting requirements for both youth and adult programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED