Cybersecurity Instructor (Continuous)

About this role

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 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. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

POSITION TITLE: Cybersecurity Instructor

LOCATION: Newark, New York, Dallas, Pittsburgh, NCR, Boston, Philadelphia preferred

Position Description:

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Classroom Facilitation

• 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 the field of Cyber Security. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management. Class sizes range from 15-24 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 which are 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

Managing Student Performance

• Provide students with ongoing feedback, conferencing, and performance appraisals. Recognize any challenges early and work with coaches and students to overcome them.

• Coordinate closely with students’ career coach and learner support staff on enforcing program rules and promoting student success.

• Prepare student evaluations individually and in conjunction with a career coach.

• Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team

• Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies

• Ensure classes achieve at least a 90% pass rate on all certification exams

Curriculum

• Provide input on tech curriculum and any changes needed to keep content current and relevant

• Provide input on labs, Learning Management systems, and program policies

• Conduct real-time student data entry in Salesforce.com

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Personal Characteristics

• You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.

• You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.

• You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.

• You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.

• You are adept at relating real-world experience/examples to the academic curriculum.

• You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly.

• You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks.

• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals…