Welding Instructor

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Guide 7 week session for teens offering an introduction to welding in a fabrication setting
Instructors will be responsible for educating a diverse population of teenagers methods of GMAW, SMAW and GTAW, with a strong coinciding element of welding sciences and associated skills
The instructor will develop, plan and implement high quality content related field trips, master classes, events and guest visits to enhance instruction and training.
Instructors will be expected to participate in the recruitment, interview and selection process of teen program participants.
Instructors will also be expected to participate in planning and program dates such as instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings and other required sessions.
Supervise teens at an average of 12:1, instructor: teen ratio

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety guidelines in a weld shop
• A thorough understanding of combination welding processes and associated prep/finishing skills
• Knowledge of aluminum, steel and stainless welding processes
• An understanding of the science of welding
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or blueprints
• Familiarity with schools and career pathways in welding industries and an interest in working with teens

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related vocational program, Applied Science in Welding Technology, or Applied Industrial Technology preferred, equivalent professional experience accepted.
• Certifications also accepted in lieu of a university degree.
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required.
• Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required.
• Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Program Sessions and Schedules

The typical schedule for program sessions are as follows:
Summer: 6 to 7 weeks, daily Monday through Thursday/Friday (based on the program model), four instructional hours daily in the afternoon. Additional hours are allotted for planning, recruitment, professional development and meetings. Exact program meeting days/times are flexible, with some restrictions, so long as instructional hours are met.
After School Matters has four program branches: North/Northwest, South/Southwest, Downtown, and Program Supports (special initiatives). Please note that Interstate-55 is an approximate dividing line between our North/Northwest and South/Southwest branches. This role is for the North/Northwest Branch at the 3435 N. Cicero Ave location.

About Us

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

EEO

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.