IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - AWS Certified Solutions Architect

About the role

We are passionate about education and student success. California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeks educators and professionals who share our belief in positively changing lives through mentorship. If you're passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Available to teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams
• Flexibility to teach in the evenings and weekends, based on the course schedule
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning and engagement
• Ensure alignment of instructional strategies with CIAT’s adult learner framework, emphasizing certification readiness
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams)
• Mastery of subject matter and current certifications in subjects taught
• Actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
• Adhere to college policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and educational quality, scheduled class hours requirements, and CIAT policies and procedures
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.
• Adhere to CIAT’s business casual attire policy

Requirements

• Appropriate certification in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CISSP, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
• Minimum of one year of experience in a training setting, ideally delivering IT certification bootcamps
• Advanced subject matter expertise preferred
• Synchronous online teaching preferred
• Prior experience in curriculum development and instructional design for IT certification bootcamps
• Familiarity with CertMaster, TestOut, or similar training tools is preferred
• Effective presentation skills
• High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as learning technologies such as Canvas
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of students
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery
• Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met
• Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism

Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of students
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery
• Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met
• Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism

Skills

• Teaching and training experience
• Curriculum development and instructional design
• Online teaching and learning technologies
• Professional development and ongoing education
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

CIAT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The pay range for this role is $40 - $48 USD per hour.

Schedule

This is a variable-hour position. Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, but weekend hours may be required. Live bootcamp classes will be scheduled Monday through Friday or on Saturday and Sundays for 8 hours per day. Class times are to be determined.