Automotive & Welding Instructor
Automotive & Welding Instructor
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Job Description
Job Details
Description
Job Purpose
The Automotive & Welding Instructor teaches and mentors youth within Rawhides auto and welding programs. This role develops and delivers hands-on industry-relevant instruction while fostering a therapeutic and engaging learning environment. The instructor is responsible for implementing curriculum managing classroom behavior and partnering with treatment teams to ensure the overall job training personal development and career readiness of students.
Essential Functions
- Deliver engaging automotive and welding instruction aligned with industry standards.
- Develop and adapt curriculum to meet the individualized needs of at-risk youth.
- Maintain classroom discipline student attendance academic records and performance.
- Support therapeutic goals by collaborating with treatment teams and modeling interventions.
- Ensure a clean safe and professional learning environment that complies with program policies.
Job Responsibilities
- Utilize and adjust curriculum to meet learning objectives incorporating student feedback and assessments.
- Plan and implement hands-on learning experiences using demonstrations tools and technology.
- Maintain classroom inventory track supply usage and make cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Monitor student behavior and attendance providing guidance and support in a trauma-informed manner.
- Keep accurate academic records including attendance grading and documentation for compliance.
- Communicate regularly with treatment teams sharing progress updates and addressing concerns.
- Promote the Job Training Program by coordinating with internal staff and community partners.
- Model professional behavior and encourage career readiness skills and values.
- Participate in therapeutic and educational interventions to promote student well-being and life skills.
- Maintain safety standards by following OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
- Support program growth by recommending improvements and collaborating with Rawhide departments.
- Serve as a mentor and leader in the Project Experience Program (PEP) and assist in the Career Class as needed.
- Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Completing required trainings
- Attending educational workshops
- Reviewing professional publications
- Establish Personal Networks
- Participating in professional societies
- Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission
- Complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct
- Setting an example in words and actions that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide
- Contributes to Team Effort
- Performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education:
Certifications or formal training in automotive and welding education preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of two years of relevant industry experience in automotive and/or welding.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work with at-risk youth and understand trauma-informed care.
- Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a classroom implement curriculum and assess learning.
- Capable of physical tasks required in shop/lab settings.
- Valid drivers license with an insurable driving record.
Working Conditions
- Requires standing lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a hands-on shop environment.
- Exposure to tools welding equipment and typical automotive repair materials.
- Standard work hours with flexibility based on program needs.
Benefit Overview
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401k plan
- 10 paid Holidays
- PTO VTO Wellness Day & Floating Holiday
- 5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Onsite Caf (New London)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600 acres (New London)
- Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Benefits for Birth or Adoption
Employment Type
Full-Time
