IT Support Technical Instructor (Continuous)

IT Support Technical Instructor (Continuous)United StatesFor 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings.Per Scholas seeks a dynamic, team-oriented Technical Instructor to ensure Per Scholas' adult students are equipped with the necessary skills for success in entry and mid-level tech careers. The Technical Instructor will deliver Per Scholas' structured and approved curriculum in full-time technical training.Per Scholas is seeking a multi-talented Instructor and Technology professional to deliver high-quality instruction to a diverse student population who are seeking to acquire skills and credentials that will prepare them for career opportunities in technology. Technical training competencies include, but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management.What You'll DoDeliver classroom training in a highly interactive style to prepare adult students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Information TechnologyProvide daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of individual student progressManage student behavior, monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies in a consistent manner as a partner with your peers in the professional development of all adult learnersWork in collaboration with the Senior Director, Program Development and Design to identify and continually evaluate and evolve the curriculum as new technologies become availableWork closely with the Program team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student status meetingsMaintain and update Salesforce and Canvas with student grades, certifications, scores, and progress notesProvide students with insight into career tracks within the field and advise on career opportunities and types of positions that would be commensurate with their skills and credentialsWork with Business Solutions to recommend students for particular employment opportunitiesCreate, submit and maintain training curricula for approval and filesWork closely with staff in other sites to ensure the integrity of implementing the modelOrder books, materials, vouchers for exams in advance of trainingParticipate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, employer visits, and professional events as applicablePerform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school programMeet professional teacher education requirements of school and stateParticipate in appropriate professional activities and developmentWhat You'll BringProfessional QualificationsRequired ExperienceAt least 1 year of teaching experienceAt least 1 year of IT Work experienceExperience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning a plusExperience with methods and strategies to explain and clarify complex topics to students with diverse experiences and educational backgroundsAbility to connect real-life work scenarios to the teaching environmentAbility to help students apply professional skills to their delivery and participation in the classroomExperience with student assessment; and talent to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum Ability to analyze and synthesize technical informationExceptional capacity to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to continuous changes in curriculum to stay current in the industryPreferred ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)3 years + IT work experienceExperience teaching technical coursesExperience teaching remotelyExperience in workforce developmentTechnical QualificationsRequiredCurrent A+ certification (Current Edition 1001-1002 Series)Google IT Support Professional CertificateNetwork+ Certification (Current edition N10-007)Experience implementing network technologies in business environments with a focus on the deployment of TCP/IP suite protocolsAdvanced knowledge of Windows, Apple, and Linux Operating Systems; this includes both end-user and server versionsThorough understanding of security concepts, models, and standards; experience with implementation in business environmentsQualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbsPreferredLinux production experienceKnowledge of cloud services technologies i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStackAdditional Industry certifications are a plusPersonal CharacteristicsYou thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and missionYou are data-driven, result-oriented and a forward-looking catalyst for social changeYou have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independentlyYou have a passion for teaching others and being part of a culture of continuous improvementYou are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skillsYou are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasksYou stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sourcesFor this role specifically, we are targeting a range between $60,000/year and $65,000/year, 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 & PerksPer Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.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 membersParental Leave: Eligible employees are offered 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: Eligible employees have access to 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 Per Scholas