Technical Instructor; IT Support

Overview

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS: Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape by unlocking potential, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through tech training. We team with employer partners ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups to forge inclusive tech talent pipelines and meet the growing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities, Per Scholas offers no-cost training in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more.

To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained, propelling careers with salaries three times higher than pre-training earnings. Learn more  and follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook, Instagram, and You Tube.

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

Per Scholas is seeking an IT Support instructor to become a member of our Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations.

• Support instructor-led training that prepares students for entry-level to mid-level careers in IT Support. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, addressing student violations with students in a consistent manner, and more
• Provide students with access to relevant resources for outside learning on technologies and study aids relevant to the curriculum
• Work closely with the team to identify student needs, provide the necessary support, establish individualized plans for student achievement, and participate in regular student-status meetings.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, and progress notes.
• Support and maintain the training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and other classroom materials.

• 1-3 years of teaching or training experience
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter
• Ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via a digital engagement platform such as Zoom or an in-person training environment.
• Strong communication skills

• Proficient understanding of IT support fundamentals, including hardware, software, and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
• Experience in troubleshooting common IT issues, including software installations, network configurations, and hardware malfunctions.
• Knowledge of IT security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to work with diverse IT tools and software like helpdesk ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, and hardware diagnostic utilities.
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms and services.
• Experience with mobile device management and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of IT support and best practices and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Ability to stay updated with the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, applicable certifications, and coursework to stay current with rapidly evolving technology trends and advancements.

• Experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS, including knowledge of file systems, drivers, and system optimization.
• Experience in setting up and managing both wired and wireless networks, with a deep understanding of IP addressing, subnets, routing, and network troubleshooting tools.
• Experience in configuring,…