Information Technology Instructor I (Multisite)
Year Up United is a national workforce development organization dedicated to providing equitable access to economic opportunities for young adults. The Information Technology Instructor I will be responsible for instructing IT courses, guiding students through project-based learning, and supporting their professional development in a collaborative educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 50 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to current A+ competencies, and includes Excel, computer application, hardware and computer networking
- Lead and facilitate student-driven, project-based learning experiences, guiding students through active application, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving
- Provide guidance for self-directed learning and offer one-on-one support to students outside of class
- Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up United contract and behavior modification model
- Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
- Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both academic requirements and industry-workplace needs
- Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up United’s performance
- Ensure that students’ communications abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and University partners
- Take on additional academic projects as needed
- Attend and participate in ongoing curriculum planning meetings with Academic team
- Attend and participate in weekly Academic Team Meetings and periodic Professional Development workshops and trainings
- Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students
- Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required, Bachelor's degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
- 1-3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
- An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
- Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, mature interpersonal style and the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, strong team work skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
- A desire to collaborate and be part of the learning team. Demonstrated technical literacy required, including foundational knowledge of hardware, networking, and operating systems aligned to CompTIA A+ competencies. Experience with hands-on lab environments or technical troubleshooting a plus
- Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
- Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems required; experience with BrightSpace preferred. Familiarity with virtual collaboration and video tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet expected
- A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
- Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Master's Degree preferred
- 1+ years' experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
- Experience with eLearning, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
- 401(k) match for eligible participants
- Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
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