IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA A+

IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - CompTIA A+

Locations:
California, New Mexico, Florida, Massachusetts. Remote work must be performed while residing in one of these states.

CIAT is seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others to support student success in IT certification bootcamps. The role involves delivering practical training to prepare students for professional success in today's technology fields.

Reports to: VP of Education

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Variable-Hour

• Teach synchronous online courses via Microsoft Teams.
• Flexibility to teach in evenings and weekends based on course schedule.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and engagement.
• Align instructional strategies with CIAT’s adult learner framework with emphasis on certification readiness.
• Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter in a synchronous online format (Microsoft Teams).
• Maintain current certifications in subjects taught through renewal.

• Actively maintain and renew subject-area certifications; demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge.
• Connect subject matter to related fields and stay current through professional development and involvement in professional organizations.
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners; select instructional materials aligned with course objectives; keep curriculum up to date; review course material for accuracy and relevance; provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for instructional quality and education.

• Maintain accurate student databases for attendance and grade records; ensure compliance with accreditation and CIAT policies.
• Promote collaboration with other staff and participate in new projects.
• Adhere to CIAT business casual attire and maintain FERPA compliance; handle student data securely.

• 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; effective presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and time-management abilities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning technologies (e.g., Canvas); excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to an inclusive learning environment and adherence to college policies and regulations related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery.

This is a remote, variable-hour position. Live bootcamp classes may be scheduled Monday through Friday or Saturday/Sunday, with times to be determined. Class times follow Pacific Time.

We are committed to integrity, excellence, collaboration, and fostering an inclusive learning environment that respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our goal is to empower students to succeed and to support professional growth for staff and educators.