Welding Instructor for Great Plains Welding Academy
Our academy is looking for an experienced candidate for the position of Welding Instructor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of preferred qualifications and to apply for the position.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary/rate: To be negotiated
Reports To: President
Location: Rapid City, SD
Job Summary:
This Welding Instructor position presents an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role. Great Plains Welding Academy is looking for a strong leader to take on the role of our full-time Welding Instructor. This is more than just a teaching job — you’ll be the heartbeat of our shop and the go-to person for our students.
We’re not your typical school. Our students start year-round, and your ability to multi-task, adapt, and lead is key to keeping things running smoothly. If you're confident in your skills, know how to keep students on track, and can bring real energy to the booth every day — we want to talk to you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Guiding students through hands-on, industry-level welding techniques
- Keeping track of where each student is in the curriculum and helping them stay on pace
- Maintaining an upbeat, professional, and safe welding environment
- Supporting student growth — not just as welders, but as people
- Giving tours and helping potential students see how welding can change their lives
- Request and maintain tools, supplies, and booth needs effectively
- Teaching full-time Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
- Celebrating student wins and helping them level up
- Communication with the team to bring the best experience to students and each team member
- Set a precedence of what the academy stands for and delivery high quality training
- Must be comfortable taking weekly photos/videos in the shop to help us share what we do on social media.
Qualifications for Welding Instructor:
- Minimum of 1 year in the welding field or experience
- Must be able to teach and read blueprints, layout material, and understand all processes GMAW and SMAW
- Full-time position with paid holidays and 2 weeks vacation in your first year
To apply, please submit a resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Rapid City, SD 57703 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rapid City, SD 57703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
