Technical Instructor CybersecuritySoftware Engineering

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

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 were 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 30000 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. Learn more by visiting follow us on LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram and YouTube.

Per Scholas preferred hires reside within the following states: AZ CA CO FL GA IL IN KS MD MA MI MO NC NJ NY OH PA TX WA

REPORTS TO: Site Director

LOCATION: Chicago Illinois

Who We Are Looking For

Per Scholas is seeking a multi-talented Technical Instructor to deliver high-end training in both Cybersecurity and Software Engineering. You will play a critical role in our mission to unlock untapped potential and create inclusive tech talent pipelines for entry-to-mid-level roles.

Per Scholas is seeking a Technical Instructor to deliver high-end technical training to underemployed and unemployed community residents for purposes of higher economic development and improvement of quality of life at the Per Scholas Chicago Campus in the Loop and at our satellite campus on the South Side. The Technical Instructor must be self-directed and self-motivated and comfortable with making intermediate-level decisions to adapt processes and curriculum delivery based on current conditions. The Technical Instructor works in collaboration with peers with learner support and works with the Managing Director to change policies procedures and strategic planning.

WHAT YOULL DO

Instruction & Facilitation

• 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 and/or Software Engineering. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to: hardware software networking security server mobility virtualization and project management.
• Deliver technology skills training and assessments to prepare students for entry-level to mid-level careers in the field of software development and Cybersecurity
• Daily instruction assessment administration attendance one-on-one tutoring evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress.
• Facilitate a highly interactive hands-on instructional style leveraging a flipped classroom model and simulating workplace environments. Comfortable facilitating project-based learning that simulates real-world engineering workflows including teamwork deadlines and iterative improvement.
• 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

WHAT YOULL BRING TO US

Professional Requirements

• The Full-Stack: Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and frontend development including HTML5 CSS3 and React (or comparable frameworks). Experience building backend services using RESTful APIs and server-side application architecture. Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL); familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Engineering Fundamentals: Solid understanding of core software engineering practices including version control (Git/GitHub) debugging techniques API integration and collaborative development workflows.
• Security Credentials: Expert-level knowledge in networking virtualization and server management.
• CompTIA Security 701 is required.
• Teaching Experience: Proven ability to teach adults in a hands-on environment. Experience with lesson planning and student assessment is required.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to comfortably and frequently lift 50lbs.

Personal Characteristics

• Mission-Driven: You believe talent is universal but opportunity is not; you are a catalyst for social change.
• Adaptable: You can pivot from debugging a React component to analyzing a packet capture in Wireshark.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working cross-functionally with Career Coaches and Program Managers.

COMPENSATION

For this dual-competency role we are targeting a salary of $75000/year determined by geography and the specific depth of experience in both disciplines.

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