Welding Instructor

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welding Instructor to join our team at After School Matters. As a Welding Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching a diverse population of teenagers methods of GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW, with a strong coinciding element of welding sciences and associated skills needed for fabrication and manufacturing methods.

Our Welding program is designed to introduce teens to a wide range of activities and concepts, including combination welding processes, blueprint reading and math for welders, safety regulation adherence, career pathways, weld prep/grinding/polishing, and weld position procedures. The program will allow students to learn and engage in activities specific to the content area, with an emphasis on experiential learning and collaboration.

• Teach a diverse population of teenagers methods of GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW
• Develop and implement high-quality content related to field trips, master classes, events, and guest visits to enhance instruction and training
• Recruit, teach, and mentor teens, and manage operational pieces such as program planning and budget creation
• Participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process of teen program participants
• Participate in planning and program dates, such as instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings, and other required sessions

• Associates Degree in a related vocational program, Applied Science in Welding Technology, or Applied Industrial Technology preferred, equivalent professional experience accepted
• Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods required
• Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, highly preferred
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and application here: https://www.after-school-matters.org/careers

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.