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.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· 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.).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

EXPERIENCE:

· 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.