Technical Instructor - Cybersecurity​/Software 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, we're 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, 30,000+ 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.

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Preferred Hiring 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

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. The Technical Instructor must be self‑directed and self‑motivated, 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.

• 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 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.

• The "Full‑Stack":
  Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and frontend development, including HTML5, CSS3, and React (or comparable frameworks). Experience building backend services using Node.js, RESTful APIs, and server‑side application architecture. Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL); familiarity with No
  
  SQL databases is a plus.
• Engineering Fundamentals:
  Solid understanding of core software engineering practices, including version control (Git/Git Hub), 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.

• Mission‑Driven:
  You believe talent is universal but opportunity is not; you are a catalyst for social change.
• Adaptable:
  You can pivot…