Welding Instructor: Career-Technical Training for Youth

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction LLC is seeking a Welding Instructor to lead career technical training at the Saint Louis Job Corps Center. The role involves teaching from approved curricula, applying youth-friendly instructional strategies, and guiding students toward high-quality job outcomes.

Expect hands-on activities, tech-enabled instruction, and meticulous record-keeping. The position emphasizes adherence to DOL goals and professional classroom management, with emphasis on student retention, progression, and

Qualifications

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located.

Responsibilities

• Provide career technical training instruction to students by teaching from approved curriculum.
• Use effective youth and young adult learning strategies to plan, prepare, and implement instructional units to assist students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for selected industry.
• Tailor facilitation to each student by using a variety of instructional approaches in recognition of students' diverse learning needs and preferences.
• Administer and create appropriate hands-on activities utilizing classroom mock-ups.
• Model and provide instruction in the use of information technology as a critical component of workplace success.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Job Corps information systems including case notes, attendance, and career plans.
• Provide appropriate personal and educational guidance to students.
• Meet Department of Labor (DOL) and company statistical goals for assigned trade.
• Enforce professional norms and promote professional behavior for students in classroom/shop area.
• Demonstrate ability to manage classroom environment and classroom discipline for effective learning.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of competency-based instruction, computer management instruction, and cooperative-learning techniques.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of CTT Job Corps program operations for assigned trade.

Education

State welding instructor certification/licensure

Job description

Distinction LLC is seeking a Welding Instructor to lead career technical training at the Saint Louis Job Corps Center. The role involves teaching from approved curricula, applying youth-friendly instructional strategies, and guiding students toward high-quality job outcomes.

Expect hands-on activities, tech-enabled instruction, and meticulous record-keeping. The position emphasizes adherence to DOL goals and professional classroom management, with emphasis on student retention, progression, and