IT Instructor-Petaluma, CA

Job Summary

Instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom or training areas and pick-up and return training devices, as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance on training aids and/or equipment, as needed.
• Prepare and execute to USCG Instructional standards in the conduct of classroom / laboratory / seminar / conference / discussion / lecture / demonstration / practical exercises per class training schedule.
• Supplement the course curriculum and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned from specific/relevant training and after-action reviews, doctrine; current and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) into the daily instruction.
• Aid in conducting and assessing student critiques to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions to improve performance.
• Schedule and conduct remedial training and student retests.
• Maintain and update a class status reports reflecting number of students in training and class progression.
• Review and summarize student course critique, schedule remedial training as needed.
• Conduct academic counseling.
• Aid in grading written tests.
• Aid in grading results performance tests.
• Review and grade homework projects, and assist in the preparation of student-written evaluation upon student graduation for certain courses.
• Review a student's record for progression.
• Make entries on student record of training form.
• Complete Training Quality Reports and complete reports on students identified as receiving deficient training.
• Prepare, process and forward required training records and/or any additional documentation IAW USCG Training Center (TRACEN) policies and procedures on student release prior to graduation.
• Receive instructor evaluations and modify execution of instructional activities based upon constructive criticism from students, peer faculty and supervisors to improve performance outcomes.
• Provide recommendations and solutions in the area of performance-based computer training and shall manage and maintain classroom computer systems and perform all necessary troubleshooting, hardware/software upgrades, routine backups, and equipment replacement to support each class.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a primary classroom instructor.
• A certification in either CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+.
• To pass a background check.
• To possess subject matter expertise in the following areas: data network software and hardware; client/server environments; Microsoft products; CompTIA A+ or Network+; helpdesk management; use of test equipment in the maintenance and repair of computer and related equipment; troubleshoot and follow system administration/network maintenance procedures; electrical safety; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Physical And Mental Qualifications

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• A 401(k) match.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Corporate-funded technology certifications.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.