Welding Instructor; Part - Time

About Skilled US

At Skilled US, we believe in transforming lives through education and workforce readiness. We operate a full‑service, brick‑and‑mortar adult education campus that blends rigorous instruction, career training, and holistic wraparound support. We are a bold, entrepreneurial, and student‑first organization driven by our core values:
Students First, Respect, Determination, Continuous Improvement, and Gratitude. We move fast, set the bar high, and work relentlessly to meet the evolving needs of our learners and the labor market.

Skilled US is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Welding Career & Technical Education Instructor to lead our welding pathway for high school students while also delivering workforce‑ready programming for adults and opportunity youth. The Welding Instructor will provide hands‑on, industry‑aligned technical instruction that prepares learners for industry‑recognized certifications, postsecondary transition, apprenticeship, or direct employment in welding and related skilled trades.

In addition to technical welding instruction, this role will teach a structured workforce readiness curriculum designed to prepare both youth and adult learners for employment success, including employability skills, workplace professionalism, and career advancement planning.

This position blends technical instruction, classroom management, safety oversight, industry alignment, workforce readiness facilitation, and student mentorship. The ideal candidate is passionate about workforce development, understands employer expectations, and is committed to preparing learners of all ages for high‑demand, high‑wage careers.

Skilled US will be hiring one part‑time instructor to support training delivery across multiple schedules. Instructors will support one of the following blocks based on availability and program need:

• Evening hours

This role supports students in building critical career skills, including attendance, teamwork, leadership, communication, accountability, and jobsite safety, while helping them earn industry‑recognised credentials aligned to employment and apprenticeship pathways.

• Introduction to Welding & Safety (OSHA‑10)
• SMAW (Stick Welding)
• GMAW (MIG Welding)
• FCAW (Flux Core)
• Blueprint Reading & Measurement
• Metallurgy Basics
• Shop Math
• Welding Fabrication Projects
• NCCER Welding Certification Preparation

• Professional communication
• Workplace expectations and behavior
• Resume development and interview preparation
• Time management and accountability
• Career pathway mapping
• Financial literacy basics
• Job search strategy
• Employer engagement preparation

• Deliver high‑quality, hands‑on welding instruction aligned to applicable state IET standards.
• Teach welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and oxy‑fuel cutting.
• Prepare students and adult learners for OSHA‑10 and industry‑recognised credentials.
• Deliver a structured workforce readiness curriculum to high school students, adults, and opportunity youth.
• Integrate technical math, blueprint reading, and employability skills.
• Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners across age groups.

• Maintain a safe and compliant welding lab environment.
• Enforce PPE and OSHA safety standards.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and maintain safety logs.
• Ensure proper ventilation, storage, and tool accountability.

• Support learners in building employability skills and professional behaviours.
• Reinforce attendance expectations, workplace norms, and accountability.
• Assist learners with certification preparation and credential documentation.
• Support internship, apprenticeship, and work‑based learning placements.
• Track progress for both youth and adult participants.

• Build relationships with local employers, unions, and apprenticeship programmes.
• Support employer site visits and guest speakers.
• Align instruction with labour market needs.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Support transition from training to employment.

• Maintain…