Welding Fabrication Instructor

Lake County Tech Campus; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical education institution in Indiana seeks a Welding/Fabrication Instructor to teach high school students essential welding and fabrication skills. The role includes developing curricula, providing individualized support to students, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must have a valid teaching license and excellent communication skills. A commitment to fostering student success and collaboration with educational staff is essential. This position is full-time for a duration of 9 ½ months, with a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid teaching license through the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Strong knowledge of course content and ability to convey information.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Experience developing courses or online materials preferred.
• Experience with the latest tools and innovations in welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct high school students in welding and fabrication techniques.
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Develop and implement Program Pathways and displays.
• Assist with job placement of students.
• Maintain communication with teachers of member school districts regarding curriculum and instructional methods.

Skills

Strong knowledge of welding techniques

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with latest industry tools

Education

All qualifications for a valid teaching license

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake County Tech Campus

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Welding/Fabrication Instructor
• Date Posted: 1/1/2026
• Location: Lake County Tech Campus
• Date Available: asap

Welding/Fabrication Instructor

Job Summary: Instruct high school students in practice and application of knowledge in shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding (stick, MIG, TIG), plasma arc cutting, and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate a variety of metal projects. Students use various NDT and DT testing and inspection procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must meet all qualifications for the appropriate license through the Illinois State Board of Education
• Must have strong knowledge of the course content and be able to convey that knowledge to students.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Must submit to a criminal background check
• Experience developing courses or online materials preferred.
• Experience with the latest tools, technologies, and innovations in the industry preferred

Responsibilities:

• Recognize each student’s worth and dignity and strive for educational success, including those with special needs.
• Implement effective teaching and indicate how teaching techniques and theories meet learning styles of each student.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements such as lifting, climbing, operating equipment, and persevering in the work environment.

Teaching & Curriculum Responsibilities:

• Participate in development and implementation of program curriculum.
• Organize and manage the program to promote and achieve instructional purposes.
• Use appropriate techniques, methods, and materials compatible with the curriculum and student needs.
• Provide opportunities for students to plan, participate in, and evaluate program activities.
• Maintain a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Develop and implement Program Pathways and displays.
• Assist students with learning problems and seek assistance from special needs personnel or administration.
• Provide assistance to special needs students and other students who request help.
• Take an active part in job placement of students.
• Maintain communication with teachers of member school districts regarding curriculum and instructional methods.
• Articulate updates of instructional program and curriculum development with program advisory committees and industry representatives.
• Will not discriminate because of race, religion, or sex against any student.
• Accept each student as a person possessing individual worth and dignity and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Professional and Community Responsibilities:

• Strive to understand practical implications of the statement of philosophy and support school goals.
• Be present and available during the entire school working day unless arrangements made with Administration and/or Board.
• Participate in curriculum development within the classroom and Technology Campus.
• Serve on committees appointed by Administration for improvement of the Technology Campus.
• Utilize school equipment and supplies properly and be accountable for physical condition of all program equipment.
• Complete all necessary records and reports on time and accurately.
• Attend and participate in Technology Campus faculty meetings.
• Dress in a manner encouraging neatness and high-caliber personal hygiene habits among students.
• Aid Administration in enforcing rules of the Technology Campus.
• Demonstrate respect for the profession, effective teaching, and professional attributes of co-workers.
• Regard personal information concerning the student or family as confidential and use only as an aid to attain educational goals.
• Pursue educational and professional development opportunities.
• Abide by the rules of the Lake County Tech Campus.

Length of Contract: 9 ½ months, Full-Time

Salary Range: Per the Union contract, depending on experience

Application Procedure: To apply please click on the link http://www.applitrack.com/techcampus/onlineapp/default.aspx

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