Welding Instructor (Propel Career Academy)

Facility Solutions Group, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Welding Instructor delivers hands-on and classroom-based instruction to prepare students for welding careers. The role teaches technical knowledge, safety awareness, and practical skills using approved curricula and instructional resources, and supports student progress through assessment, coaching, and mentorship. The instructor manages classroom and welding lab environments, enforces safety protocols and PPE standards, prepares and maintains instructional materials and equipment, and oversees learning-system records and communications. The role also maintains student documentation, participates in progress and retention discussions, supports compliance requirements, and engages in professional development and curriculum improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional welding experience.
Ability to teach theory and hands-on welding skills effectively.
Strong classroom and shop management skills.
Ability to engage and motivate diverse student populations.
Ability to develop, implement, and adjust lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
Proficiency with instructional technology, including presentations, videos, LMS systems, and welding training tools.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, peers, and leadership.
Ability to work in classroom and welding shop environments.
Ability to lift and move tools, materials, and welding equipment as needed.
Ability to perform welding demonstrations and actively supervise hands-on labs.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout instructional periods.
Must adhere to safety standards and PPE requirements while instructing and supervising students.

Nice To Haves

Experience in structural, pipe, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or industrial welding environments.
Minimum of 3 years of teaching or training experience in vocational, technical, workforce, or trade-related environments.
Current welding certifications such as AWS, NCCER, or equivalent.
Completion of, or willingness to complete, NCCER ICTP Instructor Certification Training Program.
Additional credentials such as CWI, OSHA, or manufacturer certifications.

Responsibilities

Teach theoretical and practical welding using approved curricula and instructional resources, including NCCER Welding, AWS-aligned standards, and Lincoln Electric LEEPS.
Develop and deliver lesson plans, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities aligned with curriculum outcomes.
Teach welding processes and topics including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, oxy-fuel cutting, blueprint reading, fabrication fundamentals, and shop safety.
Assess student progress through quizzes, written exams, weld tests, practical evaluations, and performance-based assessments.
Provide timely feedback, coaching, and mentorship to support skill development and employability readiness.
Manage classroom and welding lab environments to maintain a positive, respectful, and productive learning space.
Enforce safety protocols, PPE standards, equipment procedures, and industry best practices.
Prepare and maintain instructional materials, welding booths, tools, consumables, and equipment for student use.
Use Blackboard or other learning systems for attendance, assignments, grading, and communication.
Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and readiness for instruction.
Encourage student participation, motivation, accountability, professionalism, attendance, punctuality, and strong work habits.
Support students individually by identifying challenges and helping them progress.
Communicate with students about their progress and expectations.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, certifications, and performance evaluations, and submit required reports.
Participate in student progress meetings and retention discussions as needed.
Support compliance requirements related to accreditation, state approvals, and internal reporting standards.
Participate in professional development to maintain certifications and stay current with welding technology, equipment, and instructional practices.
Complete required instructor certifications, including NCCER ICTP, and internal development programs.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve curriculum, labs, outcomes, and student experience.