Welding Instructor: Shape Tomorrow's Fabrication Pros

High School; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Teachers Retirement System

Hospitalization

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Term Life Insurance

Personal Days

Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Medina County Career Center seeks a Welding Instructor to share industry expertise and guide students toward lifelong success. You will plan and deliver approved curriculum, demonstrate practical skills, and use varied teaching methods in classroom and lab to meet diverse learning needs.

Focus on developing technical, communication and critical-thinking skills to prepare students for welding careers. The position offers a competitive salary on the Teachers' Salary Schedule, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio teaching license authorizing instruction in Welding and Cutting, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license through the Ohio State Board of Education before beginning the teaching assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years of welding industry experience, including at least three years within the past five years.
• At least two documented, industry-recognized welding certifications or welder performance qualifications relevant to the program's curriculum, or the ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
• Comprehensive knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, shop mathematics, measurement, metallurgy, joint preparation, weld quality, and safe industry practices.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
• Ability to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Lincoln Electric welding equipment and related cutting and fabrication tools.
• Ability to obtain a Train the Trainer for Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS program for welding curriculum, aligned with Ohio standards.
• Knowledge of welding safety practices, PPE, ventilation, and safe handling.
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training, or the ability to complete it within one year of hire.
• Ability to teach high school students with varying learning needs and skill levels.
• Ability to manage a safe welding lab, supervise students, assess performance, maintain records, and prepare students for credentials and employment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to build relationships with students and partners.
• Strong organizational skills to manage supplies, equipment, inventory, and budget.
• Ability to work with a team on recruitment and program development.
• Ability to meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver approved curriculum in the classroom and lab.
• Demonstrate practical welding skills and supervise hands-on practice.
• Use varied teaching methods and technology to address diverse learning needs in the classroom and lab.
• Prepare students for industry credentials, employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
• Maintain a safe, organized welding laboratory and accurate records.

Skills

Welding expertise

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Safety training

Public speaking

Lab supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in welding technology or related field

AWS CWE/CWI certification

Tools

Lincoln Electric equipment

LEEPS Program materials

Job description

Medina County Career Center seeks a Welding Instructor to share industry expertise and guide students toward lifelong success. You will plan and deliver approved curriculum, demonstrate practical skills, and use varied teaching methods in classroom and lab to meet diverse learning needs.

Focus on developing technical, communication and critical-thinking skills to prepare students for welding careers. The position offers a competitive salary on the Teachers' Salary Schedule, comprehensive