HIGH SCHOOL: Welding Instructor

Job Description

Medina County Career Center (MCCC) seeks a skilled Welding Instructor passionate about sharing industry expertise and helping students achieve lifelong success. Responsibilities include planning and delivering approved curriculum, demonstrating practical skills, and using varied teaching methods and technology to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom and lab. Through engaging instruction that builds technical, communication, and critical-thinking skills, the instructor will prepare students for successful careers and make a lasting impact on their lives.

STARTING DATE: January 4, 2027

SALARY: Appropriate placement on the Teachers' Salary Schedule, which will be commensurate with experience and education, ranging from $54,714.00 to $86,229.00 per year.

REPORTS TO:Principal or Designee

ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: State Teachers Retirement System, Hospitalization, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Term Life Insurance; up to three approved Personal Days per year; Sick Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Professional Development opportunities.

WORK-WEEK/YEAR: 184 days per year

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Ohio teaching license authorizing instruction in Welding and Cutting, Teaching Field Code 172306, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license through the Ohio State Board of Education before beginning the teaching assignment. Candidates entering teaching from industry must complete the applicable career-technical teacher preparation and licensure requirements.
  
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• A minimum of five years of welding industry experience, including at least three years within the past five years.
  
• At least two documented, industry-recognized welding certifications or welder performance qualifications relevant to the program's curriculum, or the ability to obtain them within one year of hire. Documentation must identify the applicable welding process, position, material, and code or standard.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of welding and cutting processes, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, welding symbols, shop mathematics, measurement, metallurgy, joint preparation, weld quality, and safe industry practices.
  
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW/stick), gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxyfuel cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
  
• Ability to safely set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Lincoln Electric welding equipment and related cutting and fabrication tools.
  
• Ability to obtain a Train the Trainer for Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program.
  
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS program for welding curriculum, aligned with applicable Ohio career-technical standards and student credential requirements.
  
• Knowledge of welding safety practices, including personal protective equipment, ventilation and fume control, compressed gas cylinder handling, electrical safety, fire prevention, and safe material handling.
  
• Completion of OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach Training, or the ability to complete it within one year of hire.
  
• Ability to teach high school students with varying learning needs and skill levels through effective instruction, demonstrations, and supervised practice.
  
• Ability to manage a safe, organized welding laboratory; supervise students; assess performance; maintain accurate records; and prepare students for industry credentials, employment, apprenticeships, and further education.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, employers, and community partners.
  
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage program supplies, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and an assigned budget.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team and contribute to student recruitment, program development, and industry advisory committee activities.
  
• Ability to meet required BCI and FBI criminal background check requirements for school employment and educator licensure.
  
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds and working indoors and outdoors as assigned.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, and the ability to learn instructional technology and student information systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher in welding technology, manufacturing, education, or a related field.
  
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Educator (CWE) and/or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
  
• Experience operating Lincoln Electric welding equipment and using Lincoln Electric's LEEPS Program instructional curriculum and training resources.
  
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship in welding or a related trade.
  
• Prior teaching, employee training, apprenticeship instruction, or mentoring experience.
  
• Knowledge of instructional techniques, classroom management, and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
  
• Experience preparing students or employees for welding performance qualification tests and industry credentials.
  
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training.
  
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
  
• Experience with cobot welding, CNC plasma cutting, or other advanced fabrication technologies.
  
• Experience supporting SkillsUSA or similar student leadership and technical competition activities.
  
• Involvement in community service, coaching, or mentoring young people.
  
• Knowledge of career technical education and familiarity with the Medina County Career Center's mission, programs, and community partnerships.

APPLY TO: Application may be found at www.mcjvs.edu (District, Employment). Documentation needed to complete the application: a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of certification, three letters of professional reference, and contact information for three personal references.

QUESTIONS:[email protected]

The Medina County Career Center is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.