HIGH SCHOOL: Welding Instructor

Medina County Career Center•Medina, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Medina County Career Center seeks a skilled Welding Instructor to share industry expertise and help high school students achieve lifelong success. The instructor plans and delivers approved curriculum, demonstrates practical skills, and uses varied teaching methods and technology to address diverse learning needs in the classroom and laboratory. Instruction should build students’ technical, communication, and critical-thinking skills and prepare them for careers, credentials, apprenticeships, employment, and further education. The instructor delivers classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric’s LEEPS program, aligned with applicable Ohio career-technical standards and student credential requirements. The role includes managing a safe, organized welding laboratory; supervising students; assessing performance; maintaining records; and managing program supplies, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and an assigned budget. The instructor also works with colleagues, families, employers, and community partners and contributes to recruitment, program development, and industry advisory committee activities. The position starts January 4, 2027, and is scheduled for 184 days per year. Salary is based on placement on the Teachers’ Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education, ranging from $54,714 to $86,229 per year. The position reports to the Principal or designee.

Requirements

Valid Ohio teaching license authorizing instruction in Welding and Cutting, Teaching Field Code 172306, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license through the Ohio State Board of Education before beginning the assignment.
Candidates entering teaching from industry must complete applicable career-technical teacher preparation and licensure requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of welding industry experience, including at least three years within the past five years.
At least two documented, industry-recognized welding certifications or welder performance qualifications relevant to the program curriculum, or ability to obtain them within one year of hire. Documentation must identify the applicable welding process, position, material, and code or standard.
Comprehensive knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, shop mathematics, measurement, metallurgy, joint preparation, weld quality, and safe industry practices.
Technical proficiency in SMAW/stick, GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, FCAW, oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
Ability to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Lincoln Electric welding equipment and related cutting and fabrication tools.
Ability to obtain a Train the Trainer for Lincoln Electric’s LEEPS Program.
Knowledge of welding safety practices, including PPE, ventilation and fume control, compressed gas cylinder handling, electrical safety, fire prevention, and safe material handling.
Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training, or ability to complete it within one year of hire.
Ability to manage a safe, organized welding laboratory; supervise students; assess performance; maintain accurate records; and prepare students for industry credentials and career pathways.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, employers, and community partners.
Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage program supplies, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and an assigned budget.
Ability to work cooperatively with a team and contribute to student recruitment, program development, and industry advisory committee activities.
Ability to meet required BCI and FBI criminal background check requirements for school employment and educator licensure.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds and working indoors and outdoors as assigned.
Valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, and ability to learn instructional technology and student information systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in welding technology, manufacturing, education, or a related field.
American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator (CWE) and/or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
Experience operating Lincoln Electric welding equipment and using Lincoln Electric’s LEEPS Program instructional curriculum and training resources.
Completion of a registered apprenticeship in welding or a related trade.
Prior teaching, employee training, apprenticeship instruction, or mentoring experience.
Knowledge of instructional techniques, classroom management, and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
Experience preparing students or employees for welding performance qualification tests and industry credentials.
Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Experience with cobot welding, CNC plasma cutting, or other advanced fabrication technologies.
Experience supporting SkillsUSA or similar student leadership and technical competition activities.
Involvement in community service, coaching, or mentoring young people.
Knowledge of career technical education and familiarity with the Medina County Career Center’s mission, programs, and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver approved welding curriculum and engaging classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric’s LEEPS program.
Demonstrate practical welding and cutting skills and use varied teaching methods and technology to meet students’ diverse learning needs.
Align instruction with applicable Ohio career-technical standards and student credential requirements.
Teach high school students with varying learning needs and skill levels through instruction, demonstrations, and supervised practice.
Manage a safe, organized welding laboratory and supervise students.
Assess student performance, maintain accurate records, and prepare students for industry credentials, employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
Manage program supplies, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and an assigned budget.
Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, employers, and community partners.
Work cooperatively with a team and contribute to student recruitment, program development, and industry advisory committee activities.