Cybersecurity Instructor (Continuous)

Summary

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization that provides technology training and career opportunities through rigorous workforce development programs. The Cybersecurity Instructor will deliver hands-on cybersecurity training, manage student performance, contribute to curriculum development, and prepare learners for entry- and mid-level cybersecurity careers and certification exams.

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. Technical training competencies include but are not limited to: hardware, software, networking, security, server, mobility, virtualization, and project management. Class sizes range from 15-24 students
• Facilitate in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture in a 6-hour teaching day. The rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities which are led by the Technical Instructor
• 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

Skills

• **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
• **LOCATION:** Newark, New York, Dallas, Pittsburgh, NCR, Boston, Philadelphia preferred
• * You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
• * You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• * You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently
• * You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• * You are adept at relating real-world experience/examples to the academic curriculum
• * You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly
• * You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks
• * You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should be able to access well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources
• * Expert-level knowledge and experience in the following competencies: server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security
• * Network+ CompTIA Security+ certified
• * **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
• * CCNA, CISSP SANS, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are strongly desired

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **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
• **LOCATION:** Newark, New York, Dallas, Pittsburgh, NCR, Boston, Philadelphia preferred
• * You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
• * You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• * You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You're excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently
• * You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• * You are adept at relating real-world experience/examples to the academic curriculum
• * You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly
• * You are strong at managing your time and you can balance multiple projects and tasks
• * You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should be able to access well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources
• * Expert-level knowledge and experience in the following competencies: server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security
• * Network+ CompTIA Security+ certified
• * **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

Nice to Haves

• * CCNA, CISSP SANS, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are strongly desired

Benefits

• Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year).
• Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month.
• Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.
• Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
• Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.
• Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
• Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.
• Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.
• Healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.