Position Title: Welding Instructor

Job Category: Instructor

Location: Santa Ana

Classification: Part-Time/Monday-Thursday

Department: Education

Position Description: This individual will be responsible for providing the guidance and instruction necessary to develop and sustain a program that prepares students with the academic competencies which are essential to success in welding. Plan, guide, and evaluate the learning process of students for whom the instructor is responsible. Equip students with entry level job skills in welding trades. Instruct and train welders to meet specifications for welding. Provide welding technical support and assist management with making appropriate strategic decisions. Actively engage in promoting workplace health and safety related areas.

Essential Functions:

• Teach a broad range of Welding and Welding technology courses.
• Plan and deliver approved curriculum based upon the established standards for the program.
• Maintain control and inventory of classroom equipment, instructional materials, and supplies.
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.
• Continue growth in professional development.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships by practicing good human relations with students, and staff.
• Provide appropriate feedback to students in a timely manner and provide student-teacher interaction in the virtual classroom, as applicable.
• Follow Summit policies and procedures in performing assigned responsibilities.
• Provide and produce evaluation strategies and instruments appropriate for assessing student needs and measuring academic growth and understanding.
• Provide a learning environment appropriate for enhancing academic progress.
• Provide instructional methodologies consistent with student needs within the program guidelines and according to regulatory agencies.
• Provide well defined goals for student achievements and use appropriate assessments to evaluate student progress and academic success.
• Motivate and encourage optimum achievement in students.
• Maintain up to date academic and attendance records in compliance with school and regulatory organization policies and guidelines and communicate any attendance concerns to the Director of Academics and Online Learning/Education Manager/Coordinator.
• Provide continuing guidance, evaluation and testing to measure student progress
• Deliver lecture material in a professional manner and consistent with program curricular guidelines
• Assist students in applicable practicum’s and Technical assignments
• Accurately correct all assignments, test, quizzes and final examinations and assign equivalency grades within school grading policy.
• Document all student grades and attendance in accordance with Summit Policy.
• Immediately report any observed or perceived difficulties in student progress to supervisors and, upon approval, initiate appropriate actions to rectify the issues.
• Provide counseling and tutorial services to students as required
• Assist in updating, revising and implementing curricular objectives and content
• Foster effective communication between students, staff and administration
• Maintain program equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner and/or report any equipment malfunctions, deficiencies or safety hazards to supervisor immediately upon discovery
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Maintain expertise in subject area through professional development opportunities, continuing education and industry partnerships.
• Ensure work area is organized and cleaned after each class and/or lab to ensure readiness for next class of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum of three years’ field experience in Welding. Strong written and verbal communication skills, digital fluency, Preferred: Mig Certification, Flux Core Arc Welding Certification, FCAW-G Certification, Tig Aluminum Steel Certification.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Experience:

• Welding: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person