IT Certification Bootcamp Instructor - Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

📋 Job Overview

At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We're hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

🏢 About California Institute of Applied Technology

California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. If this is you, please contact us! CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today’s most competitive technology fields to make sure students are job-ready. With a large selection of courses, flexible schedules, and an online campus, we aim to empower the working student. We are laser-focused on student success, whether just starting out, making a career change, or transitioning into civilian life, CIAT prepares students for success!

🎯 The Role

Are you passionate about positively changing the lives of others? California Institute of Applied Technology (CIAT) is growing and seeking educators and professionals with a passion for mentoring others. If this is you, please contact us! CIAT prepares students for professional success by offering practical training in today’s most competitive technology fields to make sure students are job-ready. With a large selection of courses, flexible schedules, and an online campus, we aim to empower the working student. We are laser-focused on student success, whether just starting out, making a career change, or transitioning into civilian life, CIAT prepares students for success!

📌 Key Duties and 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)
• Current certifications in subjects taught
• 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, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
• Design, update, and align course materials with college standards for adult learners
• Select 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
• Adhere to 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
• Ensure alignment of instructional strategies with CIAT's adult learner framework, emphasizing certification readiness
• Current certifications in subjects taught
• Minimum of one year of experience in a training setting, ideally delivering IT certification bootcamps
• Synchronous online teaching preferred
• Prior experience in curriculum development and instructional design for IT certification bootcamps
• Familiarity with CertMaster, TestOut, or similar training tools is preferred
• Advanced subject matter expertise preferred
• High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Problem-solving skills that are rapid and effective, in a timely manner
• Collaborative work style 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
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional delivery



🎁 Benefits

Pay Range: $38-42 USD




🛂 Visa & Eligibility

California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the California Institute of Applied Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including pay, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Infringement with the ability of California Institute of Applied Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.