IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA Security+

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 reporting to the VP of Education.

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, aligning with CIAT’s adult learner framework and emphasizing 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.
• Connect subject matter with related fields and stay current 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 for instructional quality.
• Select instructional materials aligned with course objectives and review course material for accuracy and relevance, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Keep the curriculum up to date and ensure it meets scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and updated student attendance and grade records in the student database.
• Promote collaboration with staff and participate in new projects or initiatives.
• Adhere to CIAT’s business casual attire policy (neat, clean clothing without rips or holes; polo shirts are acceptable).
• Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy.

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 engaging and listening to coworkers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success and achieve institutional goals.
• 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.
• 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 met.
• Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism.
• Embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.

Skills

• Mastery of subject matter in IT certification fields (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
• Curriculum development and instructional design for adult learners.
• Proficiency in synchronous online teaching tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and training tools (e.g., CertMaster, TestOut).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse student needs.

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, where success equals student success.
• Accountability for actions and 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.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects diversity.
• Lifelong learning and professional development.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in typing, using a computer, and inputting information while speaking on the phone.
• Frequent use of computer, mouse, and telephone to conduct regular tasks.
• Ability to perform simple to moderate mathematical calculations.
• Dependability and excellent attendance records.

Work Environment

This is a remote position requiring 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 provides reasonable accommodations and necessary work-related equipment but is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond these provisions. Workers' compensation and liability for injuries in the home office are covered per company policy and applicable laws.

Pay

$40 - $44 USD per hour.