CTE Welding Instructor - Nichols Career Center

Welding Instructor – Nichols Career Center

The purpose of the CTE Welding Instructor is to provide students with instruction and training in welding theory, safety, and hands‑on skill development to prepare them for entry‑level employment or continued education in the welding and fabrication industry. Instruction includes the proper use of welding tools, equipment, and materials; safety practices; and the development of employability skills. Course content covers oxy‑fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), flux‑cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma cutting, blueprint reading, metallurgy basics, welding symbols, and inspection techniques.

Instruction prepares students for industry‑recognized certifications and workplace readiness.

Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Initial or Temporary Missouri CTE Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required. A Temporary CTE Teacher Certification can be obtained while performing the duties of the position with proof of appropriate occupationally related experience. Appropriate CTE instructor coursework must be taken in conjunction with earning a temporary CTE Teacher certification.

Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) years of work experience in the welding trade is preferred; up to two (2) years of the preferred experience may be substituted with related post–high school education, apprenticeship training, military training, or college preparation coursework. Experience in industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or construction welding environments is desirable.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certificates / Credentials / Licenses:

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License
• Industry‑recognized welding certifications preferred (AWS or equivalent)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification desirable

Nichols Career Center Administration

• Utilize a variety of effective and professional teaching techniques and instructional methods to assist students in achieving course performance objectives.
• Provide instruction in welding safety, tool usage, equipment operation, and proper shop procedures.
• Prepare students for industry‑recognized welding certifications.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate training site for student instruction, including clearly defined student performance objectives.
• Provide immediate supervision to all students while at the training site.
• Accurately and punctually submit required documentation for attendance, accounting, and grade reporting.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and other required meetings.
• Maintain effective liaison activities between CTE, sending school districts, business and industry partners, unions, apprenticeship programs, and the community.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and well‑disciplined learning environment conducive to learning.
• Keep current with industry standards, equipment, and instructional best practices in welding and fabrication.
• Provide instruction aligned with current and future workforce needs and employment opportunities within the welding industry.
• Align instruction to facilitate articulation with post‑secondary institutions and apprenticeship programs.
• Perform job assignments safely to protect people, property, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills appropriate to the welding industry are required to perform multiple technical tasks. These include successful instruction of students in welding processes and career development; effective planning, development, and implementation of instructional programs; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to interpret technical documents and blueprints; and the ability to follow and teach multi‑step procedures.

Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques and practices is required, including welding safety standards, shop safety procedures, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxy‑fuel cutting processes, welding tools, equipment, and materials; blueprint reading…