IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor- Full-Time

Summary: California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. The role involves teaching synchronous online courses, ensuring student engagement, and maintaining curriculum standards for IT certification bootcamps. 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) - 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 - 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 - 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 Required Qualifications: - Appropriate certification in CompTIA A+, or CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or ISC2 CISSP or Cisco CCNA - 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) - 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 - 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 - 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 - Maintain FERPA compliance and handle student data securely in accordance with institutional policy - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Work independently with minimal supervision - Good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Microsoft Teams Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as learning technologies such as Canvas - Requires dependability and excellent attendance records Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred 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 - Preferred familiarity with CertMaster, TestOut, or similar training tools is preferred - Effective presentation skills - High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability Required Skills: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Important Skills: Curriculum Development, Synchronous Online Teaching, CertMaster, TestOut Nice-to-Have Skills: Dependability, Effective Presentation Skills, Flexibility, Creativity, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication Skills