Evening Welding Class Instructor - Clay County High School

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Clay County High School Career and Technical Center is seeking a qualified Welding Instructor to teach an adults’ evening class, covering both theory and practical welding concepts. The instructor will provide demonstrations, monitor safety, and guide students through progress assessments.

The role is part-time and temporary, meeting two evenings a week for 12 weeks, with focus on hands-on welding in SMAW and GMAW processes, and maintaining a safe lab environment.

Qualifications

• Proven welding knowledge from training/experience.
• Experience with welding standards and procedures.
• AWS welder certification preferred.
• CWI/CWE is a plus.
• Teaching or training experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and ability to teach adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW) to adults.
• Instruct safe practices in the welding lab.
• Provide hands-on demonstrations and guidance.
• Assess progress and give feedback.
• Maintain and operate welding lab safely.

Skills

Welding techniques

Safety training

Adult instruction

Communication skills

Equipment maintenance

Education

AWS Certified Welder (preferred)

CWI/CWE (plus)

Job description

Evening Welding Class Instructor - Clay County High School JobID: 74495

• Position Type: Career and Technical Education/ Manufacturing

*This position is grant funded and based on enrollment. Should there be insufficient enrollment, the program will not be offered.

Position

Part-time, Temporary Welding Instructor

Job Description

TheClay County High School Career and Technical Centeris seeking a qualified and experienced Welding Instructor to teach a community evening class. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing instruction in both the theoretical and practical aspects of welding to adult students.

Responsibilities include

• Teaching various welding techniques and processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW).
• Instructing students on safe practices and procedures in the welding lab.
• Providing hands‑on guidance and demonstrations.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.

Ensuring the welding lab and equipment are maintained and operated safely.

Qualifications

• Proven subject matter knowledge, evidenced by a combination of training, experience, and/or credentials.
• Significant experience in the welding field, with a strong understanding of industry standards.
• AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) is a plus.
• Previous teaching or training experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively teach and motivate adult learners of varying skill levels.
• Familiarity with state and local safety regulations.

Terms of Employment

Two evenings per week, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The class will run for 12 weeks, from October 2026 to December 2026.

Compensation

Daily Rate

The Clay County School System is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are offered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, and retaliation.