IT Support Technical Instructor

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.

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Per Scholas hires 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: IT Support Technical Instructor - (A+)

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Site Director

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.

• Deliver classroom training in a highly interactive style to prepare adult students for entry-level to mid-level careers in Information Technology
• Provide daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one‑on‑one tutoring, evaluation, and monitoring of individual student progress
• Manage 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 learners
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Director, Program Development and Design to identify and continually evaluate and evolve the curriculum as new technologies become available
• Work 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 meetings
• Maintain and update Salesforce and Canvas with student grades, certifications, scores, and progress notes
• Provide 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 credentials
• Work with Business Solutions to recommend students for particular employment opportunities
• Create, submit and maintain training curricula for approval and files
• Work closely with staff in other sites to ensure the integrity of implementing the model
• Order books, materials, vouchers for exams in advance of training
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, employer visits, and professional events as applicable
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state
• Participate in appropriate professional activities and development

Professional Qualifications

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of teaching experience
• At least 1 year of IT Work experience
• Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning a plus
• Experience with methods and strategies to explain and clarify complex topics to…