Welding / Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Allen East Local School District; Harrod (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen East Local School District in Harrod, Ohio seeks a Welding and Advanced Manufacturing Instructor for grades 5–12. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on welding and fabrication experience and help grow the district’s career-technical offerings.

You will train students with marketable skills, collaborate with Vo-Ag and STEM, and foster connections with local employers and apprenticeship opportunities. The district supports training toward an Ohio teaching license as needed.

Qualifications

• Credentialed instructor preferred, but we will hire a candidate with industry experience who is able to work toward a permanent license through the Ohio Department of Education
• Must pass a BCI/FBI background check
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Help grow and shape the Welding and Advanced Manufacturing program for grades 5–12
• Train students who have a passion for manufacturing and making things
• Connect students with local employers, apprenticeships, and industry credentials
• Collaborate with Vo-Ag and STEM to create connected opportunities for students
• Engage with industry to align curriculum with market needs

Skills

Welding industry experience

Advanced manufacturing experience

Robotics & automation exposure

Industry credentials (AWS or equiv)

Student engagement

Education

Credentialed instructor preferred

Ohio Department of Education license pathway

Job description

Welding / Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Allen East Local School District
Allen East Local School District - Harrod, Ohio
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Job Details

Job ID: 5970251
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About the Position

The Allen East Local School District, located at 9105 Harding Highway, Harrod, Ohio in Allen County, has an opening for a Welding and Advanced Manufacturing Instructor for grades 5–12.

This is an opportunity to be on the ground floor of something new. As Allen East works to grow its career-technical offerings, this instructor will play a key role in shaping and expanding the program. You'll help train students who have a real passion for manufacturing and making things, and you'll help prepare the next generation of the region's skilled workforce.

You do not need to hold an Ohio teaching license to apply. A candidate with industry experience can obtain a license with the assistance of Allen East and the Ohio Department of Education. Allen East is committed to providing all the training and support needed to help the instructor succeed in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on industry experience in welding, fabrication, and advanced manufacturing. Experience with robotics, automation, and engineering is a plus. This instructor will help students build real, marketable skills and make informed decisions about their future careers and education.

About Allen East

Allen East is a rural district on the eastern edge of Allen County, Ohio. The Lima region is a strong manufacturing hub for all of Northwest Ohio, and many Allen East graduates go on to careers in welding, manufacturing, STEM, and the skilled trades. There are many regional employers looking for exactly the skills this program will teach.

Allen East already has strong Vocational Agriculture and STEM programs, including a recently opened $2 million, 3,000+ square foot STEM lab with a robotics lab, green screen room, and maker space. This position will work closely with Vo-Ag and STEM to create multifaceted, connected opportunities for our students.

Ideal Candidate

• Industry experience in welding and fabrication (MIG, TIG, stick, and/or plasma cutting)
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, machining, robotics, or automation
• AWS certification or other industry credentials preferred
• Interest in connecting students with local employers, apprenticeships, and industry credentials
• Enthusiasm for working with young people and building a growing program

Qualifications

• Credentialed instructor preferred, but we will hire a candidate with industry experience who is able to work toward a permanent license through the Ohio Department of Education
• Must pass a BCI/FBI background check

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Jamison , High School Principal
• 9105 Harding Hwy
• Harrod, Ohio 45850
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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