Technical Instructor

Position Overview

TechBridge is seeking dynamic Technical Instructors to lead classrooms of 25-30 adult learners. Instructors will have the support of teaching assistants and student success coaches to ensure a high-quality learning experience. Classes are Monday through Thursday, 5:00-9:00 p.m with virtual and in-person options. Contract rates are commensurate with experience.

Spring 2025 Contract Vacancies Include:

Project Management

Background:

• Education: MBA with a concentration in Project Management, PMP (Project Management Professional) or Scrum certified

• Experience: 10 years in project management across various industries, 5 years in adult education and training

Technical Skills:

• Project Management Tools: Proficient in using tools like Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, and Jira for planning, tracking, and managing projects.

• Methodologies: Experienced in various project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Lean.

• Scheduling and Planning: Skilled in creating project schedules, timelines, and work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Risk Management: Knowledgeable about identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

• Budgeting and Cost Control: Proficient in project budgeting, cost estimation, and financial tracking.

• Stakeholder Management: Experienced in managing stakeholder expectations and communication.

Cloud Support Services

Background:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Certified Cloud Practitioner

• Experience: 10 years in IT support and cloud services, 5 years in adult education and training

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.

• Support Tools: Experienced with various support tools and ticketing systems like Zendesk, ServiceNow, and JIRA.

• Networking: Basic understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting.

• Security: Knowledgeable about cloud security best practices and compliance.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to help learners troubleshoot and resolve common cloud support issues.

Data Analytics

Background:

• Experience: 8 years in data analytics and business intelligence, 4 years in adult education and training

Technical Skills:

• Data Analysis Tools: Proficient in Excel, SQL, Python, and R.

• Visualization Tools: Experienced with Tableau, Power BI, and Google Data Studio.

• Statistical Analysis: Strong understanding of statistical methods and their applications in data analysis.

• Data Cleaning: Skilled in data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to help learners troubleshoot and resolve common data-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Instruction: Deliver engaging and effective lessons to adult learners, utilizing the latest technology and teaching methods.

• Collaborate: Work closely with the Education, Learning, and Development (ELD) team, teaching assistants, and student success coaches through weekly meetings.

• Student Assessment: Conduct regular assessments to set and achieve meaningful student goals. Utilize student data to drive instruction.

• Lesson Planning: Develop and implement lesson plans that inspire students to connect learning to the real world workplace

• Learner Support: Monitor student progress, differentiate instruction as needed, and provide coaching to foster student success.

• Community Building: Create a safe and supportive learning environment, incorporating interactive activities and facilitating discussions.

• Office Hours: Maintain regular office hours to support students outside of class time.

• Adherence to Standards: Follow the “TechBridge Way” and align with TechBridge’s mission and procedures.

• Reporting: Report to the Manager of Training and Instruction to ensure alignment with educational goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in technical instruction or a related field. [see vacancies above, feel free to apply to learn about future opportunities to teach with us.]

• Strong knowledge of current technology and teaching methods.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to inspire and motivate adult learners.

• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Join TechBridge and make a significant impact on the lives of adult learners by guiding them through their educational journey and helping them achieve their goals.

Current vacancies not aligned with your experience? Feel free to apply to learn about future opportunities to teach with us.