Technical Instructor (AWS Machine Learning)

About the role

Per Scholas is seeking an AWS Machine Learning instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of teaching or training experience, hands-on expertise with AWS services, and strong technical and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in AI and Machine Learning infrastructure on AWS.
• Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum.
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
• Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.

Requirements

• ML Development & Tools: Hands-on expertise with Amazon SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, and SageMaker Studio.
• Data Engineering: Proficiency in ingesting and transforming datasets using AWS Glue, S3, and SageMaker Data Wrangler.
• MLOps Orchestration: Expertise building automated ML pipelines using AWS Step Functions, SageMaker Pipelines, and CI/CD workflows.
• Security & Governance: Strong understanding of IAM policies, VPC security, and auditing via CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Model Monitoring: Ability to evaluate performance and bias using SageMaker Clarify and Model Monitor.
• Generative AI Integration: Ability to demonstrate the use of LLMs and Copilots for debugging code, generating notes, and automating technical documentation.
• Certification: Active AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate or AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical/industry experience)
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Sheets/Excel, Slides/PowerPoint, Salesforce, Slack, Zoom, etc.), project management, and organizational skills with detailed follow-through abilities
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and customer service skills
• Solid understanding of business needs
• Strong evaluation and data management skills
• Prior knowledge or background in IT (if minimal, a desire and willingness to learn what’s needed) and a passion for technology is a plus

Skills

• Instructional Skill Sets: 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
• Technical Background: Able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
• Communication Skills: Respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment

Compensation

For this role specifically, we are targeting an hourly range of $60.00 - $65.00 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Holidays & PTO: Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Dental and vision plans available.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
• Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Additional Benefits & Perks: Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!