Welding Instructor – Applicant Pool

Build UP • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

YouthBuild Brownsville is building an ongoing pool of qualified candidates for current and future Welding Instructor openings. The instructor teaches high school and young adult students welding skills, safety practices, and workplace habits to help them earn welding certifications and prepare for careers in the trade. The role runs the welding shop, provides hands-on and classroom instruction, and prepares students for industry-recognized credentials. The instructor collaborates with construction, academic, and pathways teams to connect shop skills with employment and postsecondary plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of professional welding experience in industry.
• Current AWS welder certification in one or more processes.
• Working knowledge of shop safety, OSHA standards, and welding equipment maintenance.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a shop environment.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Craft Instructor certification, or willingness to complete it.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE).
• Texas CTE certification (Trade and Industrial Education) or eligibility.
• Teaching, training, or apprentice-mentoring experience, especially with teens or young adults.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with students from underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach welding courses covering safety, blueprint reading, weld symbols, metallurgy basics, and cutting processes.
• Teach SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, as well as oxy-fuel and plasma cutting.
• Deliver curriculum aligned with NCCER and AWS standards and Texas CTE expectations.
• Differentiate instruction for students with varying skill and reading levels.
• Prepare students for NCCER credentials and AWS welder qualification tests.
• Track students’ progress toward credentials and maintain accurate records.
• Partner with the Pathways team on internships, job shadows, and employer connections.
• Teach workplace skills, including punctuality, teamwork, communication, and following a work order.
• Run a safe, clean, and organized welding shop and enforce PPE and OSHA practices.
• Maintain equipment, manage consumables inventory, and request supplies within budget.
• Ensure students complete safety training before using equipment.
• Build positive, structured relationships with students using No Nonsense Nurturer and restorative practices and effective classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with academic teachers, case managers, and construction staff on student support.
• Communicate with families and participate in staff meetings, advisory, and school events.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Paid professional development, including support toward NCCER instructor and AWS credentials.
• Opportunity to build a welding program from the ground up and help students turn new skills into careers.

What This Job Offers

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