About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, State government — corrections and correctional education.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client seeks a vocational Welding Instructor (State Teacher I) to deliver career and technical welding instruction within a correctional education program. In this full-time role you will teach hands-on welding skills, prepare assessments, maintain training records, and support inmate rehabilitation through workforce development.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide classroom and hands-on welding instruction consistent with Colorado Community College System (CCCS) standards and applicable licensing/certification requirements.
• Develop course content, lesson plans, competency-based learning aids, and assessment tools.
• Deliver individual and group instruction promoting occupational, academic and transitional skills.
• Administer written, oral and performance assessments; document student progress and competencies for certification.
• Maintain inventory, secure storage, and safe operation of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials per agency regulations.
• Observe and evaluate student work; provide feedback and remediation to support successful completion of training.
• Support facility safety and security protocols while teaching and supervising students.
• Participate in training, conferences and program evaluation to keep curriculum aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve program outcomes and industry connections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications & Required Credentials

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualification paths and document all experience in detail on their application:

• Associate’s degree in welding or related field AND 4,000 hours of verified occupational welding experience within the last 7 years (no substitution for the 4,000 hours);

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• Current state, national, industry, military, or union welding license/certification AND 4,000 hours of verified occupational welding experience within the last 7 years (no substitution for the 4,000 hours);

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• Bachelor’s degree in welding or related field AND 2,000 hours of verified occupational welding experience within the last 7 years (no substitution for the 2,000 hours).

Additional conditions if hired:

• Obtain a CCCS post-secondary welding credential within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain a Colorado Community College Professional Teacher Credential within 3 years of hire and maintain required credentials while employed.

Transcripts or copies of licenses/certificates must be attached to the application. Paid and unpaid occupational experience must be clearly described and does not include teaching experience unless specified.

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Required Competencies & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience teaching or training adults in a welding or vocational environment.
• Ability to manage safety and security while instructing in a correctional setting.
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain alert and observant during shifts.
• Ability to produce accessible documents and technical content that adhere to plain-language and accessibility best practices.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at time of application; employer cannot provide H-1B sponsorship.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in welding.
• Prior experience mentoring or training in an industry welding environment.
• Demonstrated connections to the welding workforce and commitment to continuous program improvement.

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Working Conditions & Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (state requirements apply).
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment medical screening.
• No felony convictions as defined by applicable statutes; some conviction histories will disqualify applicants who would have contact with offenders.
• Must successfully complete required correctional basic training modules (including defensive tactics and related physical requirements) and pass associated written and practical assessments.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including days, afternoons, and nights, and to travel as required.
• Exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) may occur during training and while on assignment.
• Drug testing applies to new hires; random drug testing may occur during employment. Certain roles may have specific restrictions related to marijuana use.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $6,022 - $9,636 per month (approximately $72,264 - $115,632 per year).
• Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, retirement options, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs and training opportunities.
• Additional benefits and leave provisions will be detailed during the hiring process.

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Additional Hiring Details & Assessment Process

• Applications will be reviewed to confirm Minimum Qualifications. Qualified applicants will enter a comparative analysis process that may include suitability screening, online assessments, oral boards, written/performance assessments, and/or Subject Matter Expert review.
• Ensure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete; “see resume” statements are not accepted in place of application work history.
• Applicants may be required to provide up to 10 years of current work history for background investigations.
• Applicants may redact age or dates of attendance from educational documents under applicable state law where permitted.

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Location & Assignment

This position is for Confidential Client in the State government — corrections and correctional education industry, based in Denver, CO. Work assignments require on-site instruction and supervision in a secure educational setting.

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What Careertakes Provides

Careertakes supports a fair, compliant hiring process and may present additional matched opportunities to applicants. Careertakes will not be the employer; employment and final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.