IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA A+
About the role
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.
This is a variable-hour, work-from-home position for residents of California, New Mexico, Florida, or Massachusetts. Live bootcamp classes may be scheduled Monday through Friday or on weekends for eight hours per day.
Responsibilities
- Teach synchronous online CompTIA A+ bootcamp courses via Microsoft Teams, including evenings and weekends based on the published schedule
- Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and engagement, aligning strategies with CIAT’s adult-learner framework and certification readiness
- Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners; select and review instructional materials for accuracy and relevance
- Maintain the Student Database with accurate attendance and grade records; ensure compliance with accreditation and CIAT policies
- Promote collaboration with staff and participate in new projects and initiatives
- Adhere to FERPA and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional 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, or 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 experience 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 and high level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning technologies such as Canvas
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multitask, and solve problems rapidly and effectively
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects student diversity
- Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education
- Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet diverse student needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values
Physical Demands
- Essential functions require sitting for extended periods
- Ability to type, use a computer to search for information, input data while speaking on the phone, and perform simple mathematical calculations
- Frequent use of computer, mouse, and telephone
- Dependability and excellent attendance required
Work Environment
This remote role is performed from a home office. Employees must maintain a safe, ergonomic workspace, ensure data security and confidentiality, and use secure connections for all work activities. The company provides reasonable accommodations and necessary work equipment; it is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond that scope.
Pay
$38 – $42 USD per hour