Per Scholas · 3 hours ago
Cybersecurity Instructor (Continuous)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expPer Scholas is a mission-driven organization focused on technology training and community upliftment. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to train students for entry and mid-level positions in Cyber Security, utilizing a structured curriculum and interactive teaching methods.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Using a structured and approved curriculum, conduct a full-time, 15-week cycle of technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level jobs in the field of Cyber Security
Facilitate in a highly interactive, hands-on style
Utilize in-house Learning Management System for assignments, tests, and real-time performance monitoring
Manage and appropriately utilize a teaching assistant
Maintain regular office hours
Provide students with ongoing feedback, conferencing, and performance appraisals
Recognize any challenges early and work with coaches and students to overcome them
Coordinate closely with students’ career coach and learner support staff on enforcing program rules and promoting student success
Prepare student evaluations individually and in conjunction with a career coach
Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team
Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies
Ensure classes achieve at least a 90% pass rate on all certification exams
Provide input on tech curriculum and any changes needed to keep content current and relevant
Provide input on labs, Learning Management systems, and program policies
Conduct real-time student data entry in Salesforce.com
Qualification
Required
Expert-level knowledge and experience in the following competencies: server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security
Network+ CompTIA Security+ certified; CCNA, CISSP SANS, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are strongly desired
Must be CompTIA CYSA+ certified or able to earn the certificate within 30 days of hire
Must have some teaching experience, preferably with adults in an online environment
Proficient in TCP/IP networking and networking protocols as well as Microsoft Windows operating systems including console/terminal usage
Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server Environments, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment is required
At least two years of professional experience in the tech industry in a security role
Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style
Ability to commit to individual performance goals on certification and placement
Flexibility to adapt to continuous changes in the curriculum (needed to stay current in the industry)
Qualified candidates must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs
Company
Per Scholas
Per Scholas is proud to celebrate 30 years of fostering economic mobility by giving individuals from diverse backgrounds access to high-growth tech careers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Damon Lucky
Chief Executive Officer
Kenneth L. W.
Executive Vice President, Advisor to the CEO
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