Welding Instructor I: Build Inmate Career Skills

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Defined Benefit Plan

Medical and dental health plans

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

State of Colorado – Sterling Correctional Facility seeks an entry-level Welding Instructor to deliver vocational welding education to inmate students. You will align lessons with CCCS/State Licensing standards, plan content, and assess progress while maintaining safety and security of tools and facilities.

You should have an Associate's Degree in welding or related field (or higher) and substantial welding experience; substitution options exist with a license/certification and 4,000 hours of

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in welding or related field and 4,000 hours of verified welding experience within the last seven years.
• Alternatively, hold a welding license/certification plus 4,000 hours of experience.
• No substitution for the 4,000 hours if using associate degree.
• Experience must be detailed on the application to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on welding training to inmate students.
• Plan course content and develop methods of instruction.
• Assess inmate progress using oral, written, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain records of grades, attendance, and training activity.
• Ensure security and safe handling of tools and materials.

Skills

Teaching

Welding skills

Communication

Patience

Education

Associate's Degree in Welding

Bachelor's Degree in Welding

Welding license/certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

State of Colorado – Sterling Correctional Facility seeks an entry-level Welding Instructor to deliver vocational welding education to inmate students. You will align lessons with CCCS/State Licensing standards, plan content, and assess progress while maintaining safety and security of tools and facilities.

You should have an Associate's Degree in welding or related field (or higher) and substantial welding experience; substitution options exist with a license/certification and 4,000 hours of