Welding Instructor

About the role

Lead and grow our welding program
We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and student-centered Welding Instructor to lead and expand our welding program. This is a part-time position with a meaningful mission: equip high school students with the hands-on welding skills, industry knowledge, safety practices, and career-readiness foundation they need to succeed in welding, manufacturing, and the skilled trades.

Position details

• Compensation: $35.00 – $45.00 / hour Based on credentials, certifications, and experience
• Schedule: ~18–20 hours per week Across the school year calendar
• Instructional time: ~13–14 hrs/week Direct shop instruction with students
• Prep & admin time: ~5–6 hrs/week Lab prep, safety checks, grading, planning
• Annual hours: ~700 hours / year Allocated across the school year
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana On-site at The Match High School & Career Center

Program growth

A two-year pathway to a stronger program
Here's where we're headed: 2026–2027 Optimize & Strengthen: Deliver and refine instruction in Principles of Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick). Establish safety culture, industry alignment, and a strong foundation for program growth.
2027–2028 & Beyond Expand & Advance: Integrate Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) and contribute to the development of an advanced Welding Capstone course. Explore adult evening cohort opportunities as the program grows.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities:
Deliver hands-on welding instruction Teach foundational and intermediate welding skills with an emphasis on welding theory, shop safety, joint design, blueprint reading, proper equipment use, and hands-on technique development.
Help students connect their skills to real career opportunities in welding, manufacturing, and the skilled trades.
Build and protect a strong safety culture Model and reinforce rigorous shop safety at all times — proper PPE use, tool handling, electrical safety, ventilation, safe cylinder handling, and all OSHA-aligned practices. A safe shop is a non-negotiable.
Plan, assess, and document student progress Develop lesson plans, demonstrations, performance tasks, and assessments aligned to Indiana CTE expectations and industry standards. Maintain accurate grades and progress records in our digital gradebook, and keep required documentation current.
Prepare the lab for daily instruction Cut stock steel, prepare practice plates, set up welding stations, organize tools, and ensure the shop is safe and ready each day. Conduct routine safety checks and basic maintenance on SMAW power sources, GMAW wire feeders, gas systems, ventilation, and PPE.
Manage inventory and submit timely requests Track and maintain welding consumables and lab supplies — shielding gas, wire spools, stick electrodes, nozzles, contact tips, and PPE. Submit purchase requests before supplies run short.
Communicate with families and school leaders Provide timely communication to parents and guardians on student progress, safety expectations, certification opportunities, attendance, and career-readiness growth.

Qualifications

• Required 3–5 years of professional welding experience with strong technical knowledge of SMAW and GMAW processes
• Indiana CTE eligibility — must hold, be eligible for, or be willing to obtain the appropriate Indiana CTE, Workplace Specialist, or applicable charter school educator permit or license
• Strong shop safety knowledge — OSHA-aligned practices, PPE, ventilation, electrical safety, and safe cylinder handling
• Genuine commitment to mentoring high school students and connecting them to real career pathways
• PREFERRED: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Previous teaching, apprentice mentoring, workforce training, or industrial training experience is strongly preferred
• Experience developing welding curriculum, performance assessments, or certification-aligned training programs
• Familiarity with Indiana CTE programming, career pathways, work-based learning, or industry certification requirements
• Experience managing shop operations — inventory, consumables, equipment maintenance

Work environment

This position requires on-site work in an active welding lab and shop environment. The instructor may be required to stand for extended periods, supervise students in an active shop setting, operate or demonstrate welding equipment, use appropriate PPE, lift and move materials within reasonable limits, and follow all safety procedures related to welding, ventilation, electrical equipment, and compressed gas systems.

Employment

• Pre-employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment steps, which may include background checks, reference checks, verification of employment eligibility, verification of credentials, and completion of required school, state, or safety trainings.
• Candidates who require an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.