Welding Instructor

Position Summary:

Skilled trades are essential, you know that.

Because you’ve been working in your trade for years, you also know how important it is that the next generation of tradesmen and women learn their skills from people who have ‘been there and done it’, and not just from books.

Our students deserve to learn from the best, and that is what we look for in our instructors.

Your primary role will be to facilitate student learning, not only helping our students achieve their program and course objectives but guiding them as they shape their future in the industry.

Our instructors organize all aspects of the classroom function, including cleanliness, safety, demonstration materials, and lecture.

You will administer lessons following a pre-developed lesson plan, leading your students through the practical, hands-on application of the lessons you teach.

 

Role Responsibilities:

We ask all our instructors to motivate their students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and sensitivity for their concerns.

We want you to engage them, actively involving them in classroom discussions and/or activities.

An important part of this role is to identify different student learning styles and adjust your own style accordingly.


* You will maintain accurate record keeping, as it applies to student attendance and their grades, and you will advise students on their attendance, grades, and discipline issues, as necessary.


* Our instructors are expected to create and maintain a safe environment at all times.


* It will be your responsibility to manage all tools assigned to the classroom.

You will issue, inspect, repair, and teach proper handling of those tools.


* As a highly visible representative of the school, you will communicate, support, and enforce school policies and procedures at all times, and advise students accordingly.


* During periods of testing, you will ensure an ethical and fair testing environment.


* Instructors are responsible for maintaining classroom equipment through evaluation, inspection, parts ordering, and repair.


* You will use your experience to constantly evaluates the curriculum to ensure continuing relevant.


* You will conform to prescribed methods of record keeping, as directed by supervisory staff.


* It is important to communicate promptly regarding supplies, tools, or other essentials needed for students in the classroom.


* You are expected to maintain a working field knowledge through continuing education and demonstrate continuing professional development of your technical expertise, and as an instructor.


* One of the most rewarding parts of this job is attending our semi-annual graduation ceremonies; attendance is mandatory for our instructors.

 

Additional Admin Duties:

Our instructors also assume additional administrative duties that include the following:

Instructor Training and Development:



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