Information Technology Instructor

About the role

The Information Technology Instructor will report to the Associate Director of Academics and will teach the basics of computer applications and computer network support from an existing but evolving curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 20 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses, and includes computer application, hardware and networking
• Produce and instruct high quality, student driven and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up United contract and behavior modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up United United students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up United’s performance
• Take on additional academic projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required, Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
• 1+ years’ experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong team work skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team
• Moderate degree of technical literacy required; strong technical literacy a plus
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
• Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
• Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
• Proficiency with various Learning Management Systems (i.e. Schoology, Moodle, Sakai), and virtual and online video tools for teaching and learning (i.e. Second Life, Adobe Connect)
• A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000 - $67,000

Schedule

Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements).