IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA PenTest+

About the role

We are passionate about education and student success. We're looking for educators and professionals who share our belief in positively changing lives through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

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 actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal
• Connect subject matter with related fields and stay current in the subject matter through professional development
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners
• Select instructional materials that align with course objectives and keep the curriculum up to date
• Review course material for accuracy and relevance, providing recommendations for improvements
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for instructional quality and education
• Adhere to college policies and procedures, ensuring the Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student attendance and grade record information
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, 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 and follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism

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 and work with a sense of urgency
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• 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
• Adherence to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met

Qualifications

• 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
• Adherence to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met

Skills

• Teaching and training
• Curriculum development
• Instructional design
• Online teaching
• Technical certifications (CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft)
• MS Office applications
• Learning technologies

Benefits

CIAT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$35 - $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.