Night Welding Instructor - BBTC - 2027-18

Deadline for applying: Thursday, July 30, 2026, or until filled at 12:00 noon.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a comprehensive welding curriculum that covers various welding techniques, safety procedures, metallurgy, and related topics.
• Deliver engaging and informative lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training to students, ensuring they understand concepts and can apply practical skills effectively.
• Instruct students on proper safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of welding equipment, and adherence to regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition and meet safety standards. Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Assess student performance through practical demonstrations, written exams, and other evaluation methods. Provide constructive feedback and support to help students improve their skills and achieve learning objectives.
• Prepare students for certification exams by covering relevant exam topics, administering practice tests, and offering guidance on exam preparation strategies.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success. Manage classroom dynamics, address student concerns, and enforce disciplinary policies when necessary.
• Create a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
• Prepare clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.
• Maintain classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provide for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Participate in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
• Provide academic advising to students and others as needed for completion and/or career readiness.
• Support student recruitment, placement, and retention.
• Keep professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities; maintain current credentials as required by program or accreditation.
• Maintain active liaison with high schools, business and industry, or external agencies, and organize the Occupational Advisory Committee.
• Complete instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned by administration in a timely manner.
• Attend faculty/staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Maintain and emphasize safe working conditions and practices.
• Comply with all Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Apply appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Assist with program planning, scheduling, and coordination of educational activities as needed.

Requirements

• Certified or certifiable by the district as a Welding Instructor.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Welding Society (AWS) certification (must obtain within 6 months of employment).

Skills

• Thorough understanding of safety protocols and best practices relevant to welding work.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards established by organizations such as OSHA.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and equipment used in the welding field.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignments.
• Ability to work effectively under stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
• Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Schedule

468-day position, 3.75 hours per day.