IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA PenTest+

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.

Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida, or Massachusetts. CIAT has campus locations in San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM. This is a non-exempt, variable-hour position.

About the role

CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today’s most competitive technology fields to ensure students are job-ready. With a large selection of courses, flexible schedules, and an online campus, we aim to empower the working student. We are laser-focused on student success, whether just starting out, making a career change, or transitioning into civilian life.

Responsibilities

• Teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams, with flexibility for evenings and weekends based on the course schedule.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and engagement, ensuring alignment with CIAT’s adult learner framework and certification readiness.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter in a synchronous online format.
• Maintain current certifications in subjects taught through renewal and demonstrate thorough, accurate knowledge of the field.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attendance at meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Review course material for accuracy and relevance, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure the student database is fully updated and accurate regarding attendance and grade records.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation, instructional quality, scheduled class hours, and CIAT policies and procedures.
• Promote collaboration with staff and participate in new projects or initiatives.
• Adhere to CIAT’s business casual attire policy.
• Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely.

Requirements

• Appropriate certification in one or more of the following: 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.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and learning technologies such as Canvas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with a sense of urgency while collaborating with colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects diversity.
• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Pay

$41 - $44 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 Saturdays and Sundays for 8 hours per day. Class times are to be determined.

Values

• Passion for education and student success.
• Integrity and excellence in employees and students.
• Treating ourselves and students with dignity and respect.
• Encouraging innovation to better help students succeed.
• Customer-centric focus with a commitment to achieving goals where our success equals students’ success.
• Accountability for actions and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset with a belief that every student can achieve their goals.
• Conduct and professionalism as role models for students and colleagues.
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects diversity.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Physical Demands

• Essential functions require sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type, use a computer, and input information while speaking on the phone.
• Frequent use of a computer, mouse, and telephone.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Dependability and excellent attendance records.

Work Environment

This is a remote position to be performed in a home office environment. Employees must maintain a safe and ergonomic workspace, ensure data security and confidentiality, and use secure connections for all work-related activities. The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond reasonable accommodations and necessary work-related equipment. Workers' compensation and liability for injuries in the home office are covered as per company policy and applicable laws.