IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA Security+

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
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners
• Select the instructional materials that align with course objectives
• 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
• 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

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
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Design
• Online Teaching
• IT Certification Bootcamps
• Professional Development
• Learning Technologies
• MS Office Applications
• Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Inclusive Learning Environment

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Remote work option
• Competitive pay range of $35 - $48 USD

Pay

$35 - $48 USD

Schedule

Variable hours, typically Monday through Friday, with potential for weekend hours.