THE MATCH HIGH SCHOOL & CAREER CENTER — INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Welding Instructor

Part-Time • Career & Technical Education

SMAW • GMAW

ABOUT US

A school built for real-world readiness

The Match High School & Career Center is a college, career, and life-readiness high school dedicated to preparing students for meaningful futures beyond graduation. As part of the Matchbook Learning community, we combine rigorous academics, career-connected learning, restorative practices, and real-world opportunity so that every student is known, supported, challenged, and prepared.

Our students pursue hands-on learning across high-demand career pathways —

welding, construction, healthcare, technology, entrepreneurship, engineering, and

more. Through strong industry partnerships and personalized support, we help them build the academic, technical, and professional skills to succeed in school, work, and life.

Our mission: We personalize learning within a restorative environment, fostering resilience and excellence while preparing students for real-world opportunities.

THE  ROLE

Lead and grow our welding program

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and student-centered Welding Instructor to lead and expand our welding program. This is a part-time position with a meaningful mission: equip high school students with the hands-on welding skills, industry knowledge, safety practices, and career-readiness foundation they need to succeed in welding, manufacturing, and the skilled trades.

Over the next two academic years, you'll deliver high-quality instruction, deepen industry alignment, expand course offerings, and help position the program for continued growth — including the potential development of adult evening programming in the future.

If you're a skilled welder who loves the craft and wants to pass it on to the next generation of tradespeople, this role is for you.

POSITION  DETAILS
 

COMPENSATION

• $35.00 – $45.00 / hour
• Based on credentials, certifications, and experience

SCHEDULE

• ~18–20 hours per week
• Across the school year calendar

INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

• ~13–14 hrs/week
• Direct shop instruction with students

PREP & ADMIN TIME

• ~5–6 hrs/week
• Lab prep, safety checks, grading, planning

ANNUAL HOURS

• ~700 hours / year
• Allocated across the school year

LOCATION

• Indianapolis, Indiana
• On-site at The Match High School & Career Center

This position is part-time and non-exempt unless otherwise designated in writing. Final schedule, duties, and contracted hours may be adjusted based on enrollment, program needs, school calendar, funding, and operational requirements.

PROGRAM  GROWTH

A two-year pathway to a stronger program

This role is designed to build something lasting. Here's where we're headed:
 

2026–2027

Optimize & Strengthen: Deliver and refine instruction in Principles of Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick). Establish safety culture, industry alignment, and a strong foundation for program growth.

2027–2028 & BEYOND

Expand & Advance: Integrate Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) and contribute to the development of an advanced Welding Capstone course. Explore adult evening cohort opportunities as the program grows.

WHAT  YOU'LL  DO

Key responsibilities:

Deliver hands-on welding instruction

Teach foundational and intermediate welding skills with an emphasis on welding theory, shop safety, joint design, blueprint reading, proper equipment use, and hands- on technique development. Help students connect their skills to real career opportunities in welding, manufacturing, and the skilled trades.

Build and protect a strong safety culture

Model and reinforce rigorous shop safety at all times — proper PPE use, tool handling, electrical safety, ventilation, safe cylinder handling, and all OSHA-aligned practices. A safe shop is a non-negotiable.

Plan, assess, and document student progress

Develop lesson plans, demonstrations, performance tasks, and assessments aligned to Indiana CTE expectations and industry standards. Maintain accurate grades and progress records in our digital gradebook, and keep required documentation current.

Prepare the lab for daily instruction

Cut stock steel, prepare practice plates, set up welding stations, organize tools, and ensure the shop is safe and ready each day. Conduct routine safety checks and basic maintenance on SMAW power sources, GMAW wire feeders, gas systems, ventilation, and PPE.

Manage inventory and submit timely requests

Track and maintain welding consumables and lab supplies — shielding gas, wire spools, stick electrodes, nozzles, contact tips, and PPE. Submit purchase requests before supplies run short.
 

Communicate with families and school leaders

Provide timely communication to parents and guardians on student progress, safety expectations, certification opportunities, attendance, and career-readiness growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we're looking for

Required

• 3–5 years of professional welding experience with strong technical knowledge of SMAW and GMAW processes.
• Indiana CTE eligibility — must hold, be eligible for, or be willing to obtain the appropriate Indiana CTE, Workplace Specialist, or applicable charter school educator permit or license.
• Strong shop safety knowledge — OSHA-aligned practices, PPE, ventilation, electrical safety, and safe cylinder handling.
• Genuine commitment to mentoring high school students and connecting them to real career pathways.

Preferred

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Previous teaching, apprentice mentoring, workforce training, or industrial training experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing welding curriculum, performance assessments, or certification-aligned training programs
• Familiarity with Indiana CTE programming, career pathways, work-based learning, or industry certification requirements
• Experience managing shop operations — inventory, consumables, equipment maintenance

WORK   ENVIRONMENT

Physical & environmental expectations

This position requires on-site work in an active welding lab and shop environment. The instructor may be required to stand for extended periods, supervise students in an active shop setting, operate or demonstrate welding equipment, use appropriate PPE, lift and move materials within reasonable limits, and follow all safety procedures related to welding, ventilation, electrical equipment, and compressed gas systems.

EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre- employment steps, which may include background checks, reference checks, verification of employment eligibility, verification of credentials, and completion of required school, state, or safety trainings. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable school policies, safety requirements, student supervision expectations, confidentiality requirements, mandated reporting obligations, and applicable federal, state, and local law.

Nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will nature of employment, unless otherwise provided in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana.

Reasonable Accommodations: Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Candidates who require an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
 

Ready to apply or have questions?

Contact Burns Gutzwiller at [email protected] or apply at matchbooklearning.com

Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for students, families, and staff.