HIGH SCHOOL: Welding Instructor

High School; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Teachers Retirement System

Hospitalization

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Term Life Insurance

Personal Days

Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Medina County Career Center seeks a Welding Instructor to share industry expertise and guide students toward lifelong success. You will plan and deliver approved curriculum, demonstrate practical skills, and use varied teaching methods in classroom and lab to meet diverse learning needs.

Focus on developing technical, communication and critical-thinking skills to prepare students for welding careers. The position offers a competitive salary on the Teachers' Salary Schedule, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license authorizing instruction in Welding and Cutting, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license through the Ohio State Board of Education before beginning the teaching assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of welding industry experience, including at least three years within the past five years.
• At least two documented, industry-recognized welding certifications or welder performance qualifications relevant to the program's curriculum, or the ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
• Comprehensive knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, shop mathematics, measurement, metallurgy, joint preparation, weld quality, and safe industry practices.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
• Ability to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Lincoln Electric welding equipment and related cutting and fabrication tools.
• Ability to obtain a Train the Trainer for Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS program for welding curriculum, aligned with Ohio standards.
• Knowledge of welding safety practices, PPE, ventilation, and safe handling.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training, or the ability to complete it within one year of hire.
• Ability to teach high school students with varying learning needs and skill levels.
• Ability to manage a safe welding lab, supervise students, assess performance, maintain records, and prepare students for credentials and employment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage supplies, equipment, inventory, and budget.
• Ability to work with a team on recruitment and program development.
• Ability to meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver approved curriculum in the classroom and lab.
• Demonstrate practical welding skills and supervise hands-on practice.
• Use varied teaching methods and technology to address diverse learning needs in the classroom and lab.
• Prepare students for industry credentials, employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
• Maintain a safe, organized welding laboratory and accurate records.

Skills

Welding expertise

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Safety training

Public speaking

Lab supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in welding technology or related field

AWS CWE/CWI certification

Tools

Lincoln Electric equipment

LEEPS Program materials

Job description

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Medina County Career Center (MCCC) seeks a skilled Welding Instructor passionate about sharing industry expertise and helping students achieve lifelong success. Responsibilities include planning and delivering approved curriculum, demonstrating practical skills, and using varied teaching methods and technology to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom and lab. Through engaging instruction that builds technical, communication, and critical-thinking skills, the instructor will prepare students for successful careers and make a lasting impact on their lives.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Teachers' Salary Schedule, which will be commensurate with experience and education, ranging from $54,714.00 to $86,229.00 per year.

Reports To: Principal or Designee

Attractive Benefit Package: State Teachers Retirement System, Hospitalization, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Term Life Insurance; up to three approved Personal Days per year; Sick Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Professional Development opportunities.

Work-Week/Year: 184 days per year

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Ohio teaching license authorizing instruction in Welding and Cutting, Teaching Field Code 172306, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license through the Ohio State Board of Education before beginning the teaching assignment. Candidates entering teaching from industry must complete the applicable career-technical teacher preparation and licensure requirements.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• A minimum of five years of welding industry experience, including at least three years within the past five years.


• At least two documented, industry-recognized welding certifications or welder performance qualifications relevant to the program's curriculum, or the ability to obtain them within one year of hire. Documentation must identify the applicable welding process, position, material, and code or standard.


• Comprehensive knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, shop mathematics, measurement, metallurgy, joint preparation, weld quality, and safe industry practices.


• Demonstrated technical proficiency in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.


• Ability to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Lincoln Electric welding equipment and related cutting and fabrication tools.


• Ability to obtain a Train the Trainer for Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program.


• Ability to plan and deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS program for welding curriculum, aligned with applicable Ohio career-technical standards and student credential requirements.


• Knowledge of welding safety practices, including personal protective equipment, ventilation and fume control, compressed gas cylinder handling, electrical safety, fire prevention, and safe material handling.


• Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training, or the ability to complete it within one year of hire.


• Ability to teach high school students with varying learning needs and skill levels through effective instruction, demonstrations, and supervised practice.


• Ability to manage a safe, organized welding laboratory; supervise students; assess performance; maintain accurate records; and prepare students for industry credentials, employment, apprenticeships, and further education.


• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, employers, and community partners.


• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage program supplies, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and an assigned budget.


• Ability to work cooperatively with a team and contribute to student recruitment, program development, and industry advisory committee activities.


• Ability to meet required BCI and FBI criminal background check requirements for school employment and educator licensure.


• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds and working indoors and outdoors as assigned.


• Valid driver's license.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, and the ability to learn instructional technology and student information systems.

Desirable Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in welding technology, manufacturing, education, or a related field.


• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Educator (CWE) and/or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.


• Experience operating Lincoln Electric welding equipment and using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program instructional curriculum and training resources.


• Completion of a registered apprenticeship in welding or a related trade.


• Prior teaching, employee training, apprenticeship instruction, or mentoring experience.


• Knowledge of instructional techniques, classroom management, and strategies for supporting diverse learners.


• Experience preparing students or employees for welding performance qualification tests and industry credentials.


• Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training.


• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.


• Experience with cobot welding, CNC plasma cutting, or other advanced fabrication technologies.


• Experience supporting SkillsUSA or similar student leadership and technical competition activities.


• Involvement in community service, coaching, or mentoring young people.


• Knowledge of career technical education and familiarity with the Medina County Career Center's mission, programs, and community partnerships.

The Medina County Career Center is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

High School: Welding Instructor

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Job Details

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,714 to $86,229 Per Year

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Industrial Electrician

Career and Technical Education > Residential Wiring

Career and Technical Education > Welding & Cutting

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Annette Wissel


• 1101 W Liberty St


• Medina, Ohio 44256


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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