Weld Program Instructor / Welder

Purpose Welding Instructors serve as role models for students and are responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful,and professional learning environment. These standards outline the expectations for conduct and performance to ensure consistency, professionalism, and the highest level of training quality within the Weld School, a division of The RISE Group, Inc. 1. Professional Conduct • Instructors are expected to act in a professional manner at all times, both in and outside of the classroom or lab setting. • All interactions with colleagues, students, and leadership should reflect respect, courtesy, and professionaIism. • Personal conflicts or disagreements are to be managed privately and constructively. Raising one's voice, using profanity, or engaging in confrontational behavior is not acceptable. • Instructors are expected to demonstrate maturity, fairness, and sound judgment in all workplace interactions. 2. Communication and Collaboration • Team members must engage with one another in a cordial, cooperative, and solutions-oriented manner. • Concerns or differing opinions should be addressed tactfully and productively, focusing on problem-solving rather than criticism. • Complaints or workplace concerns must be directed to Program Leadership or Human Resources, rather than discussed in front of students or peers in a disruptive way. 3. Student Relationships and Conduct • Instructors must maintain professional boundaries with students at all times. • Socializing with students outside of work, including off-duty meetups, personal messaging, or social media contact, is strictly prohibited while enrolled in the program. • All communication with students should be appropriate, respectful, and related solely to their training anti development . 4. Safety and Compliance • Instructors must lead by example in strictly adhering to all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE, equipment, and lab safety standards. • Unsafe behaviors, rule violations, or near misses must be reported immediately to leadership. • The safety of students, staff, and the facility is the highest priority. RISE 5. Student Strike System • The student point system must be applied consistently and fairly across all instructors and cohorts, please refer to "Strike Flow Chart" documentation for further clarity. • Instructors are responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and complete student performance records and attendance logs. • Grade inflation, favoritism, or inconsistent scoring practices undermine program integrity and will not be tolerated . 6. Cell Phone and Personal Device Use • Personal cell phone use during instructional time should be limited to emergencies only, and must occur in the break room, or other permitted area outside of the classroom or lab. • Frequent or prolonged use of personal devices during work hours is disruptive and can pose a safety risk due to inattentiveness. • Instructors should model the same focus and attentiveness expected of their students. 7. Adherence to Policies and Procedures • Instructors are expected to comply with all company and program policies, including but not limited to workplace conduct, safety, and ethical standards. • Failure to adhere to these standards may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.