[Hiring] IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor @California Institute of Applied Technology

Role Description

Are you passionate about positively changing the lives of others? California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. If this is you, please contact us! CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today’s most competitive technology fields to make sure 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, CIAT prepares students for success!

Qualifications

• Appropriate certification in 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 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 multitask.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Requirements

• 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 instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format.
• Actively maintain certification(s) in the subject area(s) taught through renewal.
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Connect their subject matter with related fields.
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development.
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners.
• Select 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.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional quality and CIAT policies and procedures.
• Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects.
• Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire policy.
• Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely.

Benefits

• This is a variable hour position.
• Days and hours of work are usually Monday through Friday, but weekend hours may be required.
• Live bootcamp classes will be scheduled Monday through Friday or on Saturday and Sundays for 8 hours per day.

Company Description

California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.