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Instructor, Welding Occupations and AWS Certification - Career Technical Education (CTE)/Student Programs and Services (25-8051) *Riverside*
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$73,006 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Career Technical Education (CTE)/Student Programs and Services (25-8051)
- Riverside
- at Riverside County Office of Education Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/6/2026 Contact Brynn Grawe (951) 826-6256 Number of Openings 1
Salary Pay Range Without Bachelor's Degree:
$40.48- $61.08 Per Hour
With Bachelor's Degree:
$40.48- $80.48 Per Hour Length of Work Year 185 days/11 months Employment Type Part Time Recruitment Number 25-8051 Location Arlington Regional Learning Center (Riverside) Department Career Technical Education (CTE) Division Student Programs and Services Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. (8:15 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m.) Wed. (8:15 a.m.
- 11:45 a.
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills, trade, or vocations to be taught are required, and one (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. Up to two (2) years of the required experience may be substituted (with additional approval) of related post high school education, apprenticeship program, or college preparation course work).EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree desired.CERTIFICATES/ CREDENTIALS/LICENSES
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required. (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials)
- EL certification or equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certification)
- Valid California driver's license may be required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Incomplete or inaccurate applicationsWILL NOT
be considered. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration.- Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)
- Certificate Copy (Certification ( American Welding Society (AWS) Certification)) Credential Copy (Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials) Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author.
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills, trade, or vocations to be taught are required, and one (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. Up to two (2) years of the required experience may be substituted (with additional approval) of related post high school education, apprenticeship program, or college preparation course work).EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree desired.CERTIFICATES/ CREDENTIALS/LICENSES
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught is required. (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials)
- EL certification or equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certification)
- Valid California driver's license may be required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Incomplete or inaccurate applicationsWILL NOT
be considered. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration.- Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)
- Certificate Copy (Certification ( American Welding Society (AWS) Certification)) Credential Copy (Possession of or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid California Designated Subjects Vocational or Career Technical Education Teaching Credential for the subject to be taught (Refer to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing pamphlet for: Career Technical Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credentials) Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applicationsWILL NOT
be considered.- If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.
COVID-19
vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.Fringe Benefits:
All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:Title IX Coordinator:
Hector Alegria, Ed.D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504
Coordinator:
Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevich@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency. Comments and Other InformationRECRUITMENT PROCESS
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applicationsWILL NOT
be considered.- If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.
- As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.
COVID-19
vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.Fringe Benefits:
All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact:Title IX Coordinator:
Hector Alegria, Ed.D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; halegria@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6677; and Section 504