Welding Instructor

Sikeston Public Schools; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welding Instructor to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality educational instruction to students, focusing on fostering their intellectual and career development. As a key member of the Sikeston Career and Technology Center, you will prepare and evaluate welding courses, remain current with welding technologies, and collaborate with local businesses to promote the program. Ideal candidates will have extensive welding experience, a passion for teaching, and the ability to engage students through innovative teaching strategies. Join this dynamic environment and inspire the next generation of welders!

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of work experience as a welder or metal fabricator.
• Must have a Certified Welding Educator/Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and teaches welding courses using various instructional strategies.
• Maintains knowledge of current welding technology and standards.

Skills

Thermal Cutting

Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

Reading Welding Symbols

Robotic Welding Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Time Management

Education

Certified Welding Educator/Instructor (CWE/CWI)

Missouri Teaching Certificate

Tools

CNC Plasma CAM

Job description

Welding Instructor
Sikeston Career and Technology Center
Certified Opening
2025-2026 School Year

Reports to: Director of Career and Technology Center

Job Summary: To provide students of Sikeston R-6 Schools educational instruction that will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social, and career development in accordance with district policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepares, teaches, and evaluates welding instructional courses.
• Uses various teaching strategies, learning styles, and delivery methods conducive to meaningful learning.
• Remains current with welding technology and standards.
• Remains competent in the following processes: thermal cutting, Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
• Maintains knowledge and ability to read welding symbols on working drawings/blueprints.
• Shows knowledge of CNC Plasma CAM or comparable burn table.
• Revises and updates curriculum and instructional strategies to expand the range of knowledge for students to prepare them for the world today.
• Maintains accurate records of students' attendance and performance.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and helps make recommendations for equipment for the program and monitors the security of the program's equipment.
• Participates in the recruitment of students for the program.
• Interacts with businesses, other schools, and local partners to promote the program and assess their need for related programming.
• Participates in professional development such as educational conferences, welding updates, and college coursework required to maintain teaching certification.
• Maintains a membership with the local SkillsUSA chapter.
• Collaborates with staff to analyze student data to make necessary instructional interventions for student growth based on best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education level - Certified Welding Educator/Certified Welding Instructor (CWE/CWI).
• Minimum five (5) years of occupational work experience as a welder or metal fabricator using a variety of welding processes and materials.
• Knowledge of robotic welding is preferred.
• Certification or Licensure - Appropriate and current Missouri Teaching Certificate.

Other requirements: Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Requires prolonged sitting and standing; requires stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting; requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials; must work in stressful and hectic environments; requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; may require some travel; requires physical and emotional endurance; must be able to work long and irregular hours; and requires regular and consistent attendance and physical presence at the job.

Evaluated by: Director of Career and Technology Center
Length of Contract: 189 days
Type of Position: Exempt

EEO

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the superintendent.