Welding Instructor

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides students with industry-recognized instruction and training.
• Develops and prepares lessons; recommends curricula changes and supplemental materials.
• Administers and corrects tests; logs and maintains progress and attendance.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Manages the classroom by moving about the room to tutor, coach, evaluate, and assist each student as the need arises.
• Motivates and counsels students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits.
• Evaluates and supervise students in an on-the-job training experience.
• Participates in providing hands-on activities for students in the career preparation program.

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management and content field
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• High energy level and ability to engage students
• Ability to quickly learn Job Corps methodologies and strategies
• Ability to use different methods and mediums in delivering course material
• Ability to effectively respond to student issues as they arise
• Must be proficient in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

• Certified, licensed, or accredited by the State in which the Center is located or by an accredited professional trade organization.

• Experience must meet the state or professional trade organization requirements.
• At least two years of teaching experience that would equip applicant with knowledge, skills and ability to perform the related duties of the position.
• Certification by AWS is desired.
• Three years experience as a welder.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.