Welding Instructor

Welding Instructor GULFPORT, Mississippi Education/Instructional 9700 Job Description About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Position Location This position will be located onsite in Gulfport, Mississippi. Job Overview It only takes one spark to ignite a future! At Gulfport Job Corps, we're looking for a Welding Instructor who's not only ready to teach skills, but shape careers. For over 60 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some the country's fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is a part of the nation's largest career technical training and education program. At Gulfport Job Corps, we don't just train - we transform! The pay for this position is $65,000/year Access to Federal Employee Health Benefits (20+ plan options) Dental and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid short/long-term disability 401(k) with company match Paid time off that increases with service

Paid Holidays Responsibilities Essential Job Duties:

Deliver hands-on, industry-aligned welding instruction that prepares students for real-world careers Design and implement structured lessons while adapting to diverse learning styles Track, evaluate, and document student progress, skill attainment, and attendance Provide coaching, mentorship, and accountability to help students develop both technical skills and professional behaviors Reinforce workplace expectations by teaching employability skills such as communication, reliability, and teamwork Maintain a safe, compliant training environment by enforcing safety standards, proper equipment use, and PPE protocols Serve as a positive role model - promoting structure, consistency, and a culture of respect

Job Requirements Mandatory:

A high School diploma or equivalent. Higher level education and training is preferred 5 or more years' of welding experience and one year teaching/training experience. Previous Job Corps experience in an academic/instruction capacity is preferred A State of MS teaching credential or industry recognized certification The ability to motivate and mentor young people A desire to make a difference in your community A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record The ability to successfully pass background check and drug test Disclosures Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.