Welding Instructor - BBTC - 2027-14

Application deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026, or until filled at 12:00 noon.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a comprehensive welding curriculum covering welding techniques, safety procedures, metallurgy, and related topics.
• Deliver engaging lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training to ensure students understand concepts and can apply practical skills.
• Instruct students on proper safety protocols, including PPE use, 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 issues and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Assess student performance through practical demonstrations, written exams, and other evaluation methods; provide constructive feedback to help students improve.
• Prepare students for certification exams by covering relevant topics, administering practice tests, and offering exam preparation guidance.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment; manage classroom dynamics, address student concerns, and enforce disciplinary policies.
• Create a learning environment inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff from other departments to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
• Prepare clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students via a course syllabus.
• Maintain classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment; ensure security of facilities and instructional materials.
• Participate in college service and activities, including registration, curriculum development, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
• Provide academic advising to students for completion and career readiness.
• Support student recruitment, placement, and retention.
• Stay professionally current through development activities and maintain required credentials for program or accreditation.
• Maintain active liaison with high schools, business and industry, or external agencies; 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 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.

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.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and equipment used in welding.
• 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 and ability to work effectively under stress, deadlines, and multitasking requirements.
• Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain high energy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures.

Schedule

7.5 hours per day, 12 months per year.