Welding Instructor

The role

After School Matters is seeking committed, part-time instructors to teach Welding programs for 12-14 high school participants between the ages of 14 to 20 for Summer 2026 in Chicago, IL. The program will allow students to learn and engage in activities specific to the content area, with a focus on teaching welding methods and sciences.

What you'll do

• Guide 7-week session for teens offering an introduction to welding in a fabrication setting
• Educate teenagers on methods of GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW, with a strong coinciding element of welding sciences and associated skills
• Develop, plan, and implement high-quality content related field trips, master classes, events, and guest visits to enhance instruction and training
• 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
• Supervise teens at an average of 12:1, instructor: teen ratio

What it takes

• Associates Degree in a related vocational program, Applied Science in Welding Technology, or Applied Industrial Technology preferred, equivalent professional experience accepted
• Certifications also accepted in lieu of a university degree
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required
• Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required
• Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required

What you'll bring

How to apply

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