IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - Microsoft Certified:
Azure Fundamentals

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:

• 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

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 Cert Master, Test Out, 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.

Values:

• 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:

• 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…