Welding Instructor (CTE and IET)
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. The Welding Instructor will provide hands-on, industry-aligned technical instruction that prepares learners for industry-recognized certifications, postsecondary transition, apprenticeship, or direct employment in welding and related skilled trades. In addition to technical welding instruction, this role will teach structured workforce readiness curriculum designed to prepare both youth and adult learners for employment success, including employability skills, workplace professionalism, and career advancement planning. This position blends technical instruction, classroom management, safety oversight, industry alignment, workforce readiness facilitation, and student mentorship. The ideal candidate is passionate about workforce development, understands employer expectations, and is committed to preparing learners of all ages for high-demand, high-wage careers.
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.
- Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to pass background check.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- NCCER Instructor Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- AWS (American Welding Society) certification.
- Experience teaching youth, adults, or mentoring apprentices.
- Experience in workforce development or opportunity youth programming.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
- Ability to demonstrate welding techniques.
- Comfortable working in industrial lab settings.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
