Technical Instructor (Cybersecurity)

About the role

Per Scholas is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented individual to serve as a Cyber Security Instructor. The Technical Instructor will play an important role in our organization’s mission, as they train Per Scholas students to be outstanding entry and mid-level technicians.

Location: Buffalo, NY. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.

Responsibilities

• Using a structured and approved curriculum, conduct a full-time, 15-week cycle of technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level jobs in Cyber Security. Technical training competencies include hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management. Class sizes range from 30-36 students. Facilitate in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture in a 6-hour teaching day; the rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities led by the Technical Instructor.
• Utilize in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring.
• Manage and appropriately utilize a teaching assistant; maintain regular office hours.
• Provide students with ongoing feedback, conferencing, and performance appraisals; recognize challenges early and work with