What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Program Instructor (High School) position at DAOES/Technology Center of DuPage?
FOR JOB CONSIDERATION, ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT www.tcdupage.org
You've spent years in the field laying beads, reading blueprints, solving problems with sparks flying. You know welding isn't just a trade; it's a craft, a career, and for the right person, a calling. Now imagine taking everything you've learned and igniting that same passion in students who are hungry to build their futures.
Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) is looking for an experienced welding professional to step out of the shop and into the classroom no prior teaching experience required if you've got the hours and the skills.
Why TCD?
For 50 years, Technology Center of DuPage has been committed to providing an educational environment that supports and encourages individual learning styles, develops occupational skills, fosters professionalism, promotes academic growth, and assists students in discovering their potential. You won't just teach welding, you'll change trajectories.
Who We're Looking For
A candidate with considerable work experience in all aspects of the welding technology field who meets ONE of the following:
Route 1: Licensed Educator
- A valid Illinois State Board of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Welding Technology
- At least two years of directly related work experience
Route 2: Industry Professional (CTE License)
Meet Illinois State Board of Education requirements for either:
- Career and Technical Education License — 60 semester hours of college credit AND documented evidence of 2,000 hours of work experience in the skill area, OR
- Provisional Career and Technical Education License — documented evidence of 8,000 hours of work experience in the specific skill area to be taught
Never taught before? Don't sweat it. If you meet the requirements above, we'll provide the forms and walk you through exactly how to obtain your CTE license. Your industry expertise is the hard part, we'll help with the rest.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AT www.tcdupage.org FOR JOB CONSIDERATION.
Your skills built things that last. Now build careers that do the same.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,000 - $64,000