Welding Instructor

After School Matters • Chicago, IL

1d • $21 - $35

About The Position

After School Matters is seeking committed, part-time instructors to teach Welding programs for 12-14 high school participants (12:1, instructor: teen ratio) between the ages of 14 to 20 for Summer 2026. The program will allow students to learn and engage in activities specific to the content area. An instructor will expose teens to a wide range of activities and concepts to meet measurable program outcomes. The instructor will recruit, teach, and mentor teens and manage operational pieces such as program planning and budget creation.
This part-time position is scheduled for approximately 20-30 hours per week per program session.
Program times for Summer 2026 will follow the schedule below:
June 22 – August 7
Monday - Thursday
8:30am to 12:30pm and/or 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Instructors must have a program curriculum plan. See ASM Program Planner

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety guidelines in a weld shop
• A thorough understanding of combination welding processes and associated prep/finishing skills
• Knowledge of aluminum, steel and stainless welding processes
• An understanding of the science of welding
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or blueprints
• Familiarity with schools and career pathways in welding industries and an interest in working with teens
• Associates Degree in a related vocational program, Applied Science in Welding Technology, or Applied Industrial Technology preferred, equivalent professional experience accepted. Certifications also accepted in lieu of a university degree. Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required.
• Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide 7 week session for teens offering an introduction to welding in a fabrication setting
• Instructors will be responsible for educating a diverse population of teenagers methods of GMAW, SMAW and GTAW, with a strong coinciding element of welding sciences and associated skills
• The instructor will develop, plan and implement high quality content related field trips, master classes, events and guest visits to enhance instruction and training.
• Instructors will be expected to participate in the recruitment, interview and selection process of teen program participants.
• Instructors will also be expected to participate in planning and program dates such as instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings and other required sessions.
• Supervise teens at an average of 12:1, instructor: teen ratio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree