IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA A+

At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

Job Title: IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA A+

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida or Massachusetts

CIAT Campus Locations: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM

Reports to : VP of Education

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type : Variable-Hour

Summary:

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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching:

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, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students needs

Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students via a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams)

Current certifications in subjects taught

Mastery of Subject Matter:

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, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops

Curriculum Development:

Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners

Select the 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

Adhering to College Policies and Procedures:

Ensure Student Database is fully updated and accurate at all times regarding student attendance and grade record information

Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instructional and the quality of education, scheduled class hours requirements and CIAT policies and procedures

Promote collaboration with other staff members and participate in the implementation of new projects, ideas, etc.

Adhere to the CIAT business casual attire. Please refer to the CIAT Employee Handbook for the complete policy. Clothing should be neat, clean, and without rips and holes. We can accommodate polo shirts

Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy

Job Requirements:

Appropriate certification in CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ or ISC2 CISSP or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect or 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

Work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to multitask

Problem solves rapidly and effectively, in a timely manner

Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departments

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture

Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher education

Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of students

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others

Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery

Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met

Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism

Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

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. Class times are to be determined.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Values:

Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.

We are passionate about education and student success

We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students

We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect

We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed

We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s success

We are accountable for our actions and focus on improvements moving forward

We have a growth mindset with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals

We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism , being a role model to students and colleagues

We commit to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives

We foster lifelong learning and professional development

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions :

Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of time

Ability to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while spea