Cybersecurity (Virtual) Instructor - Supplemental Income!

CodeStream Studios • ,

8d • $25 - $40 • Remote

About The Position

CodeStream Studios is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver virtual, instructor-led instruction using its cybersecurity curriculum, tools, and resources. The instructor supports learners through interactive, hands-on instruction, individualized support, supplemental activities, and timely, encouraging communication. The role focuses on providing a positive student experience and helping students achieve successful learning outcomes.

The instructor monitors attendance, behavior, and progress; provides feedback and evaluations; and works with career coaches and learner support staff to address challenges and promote student success. The role also contributes input on curriculum, labs, learning management systems, and program policies; enters student data in Salesforce.com; participates in progress meetings and planning and development meetings; and collaborates with clients, internal teams, and other instructors. The assignment schedule varies according to program needs. This is a part-time independent contractor opportunity, and the posting lists a target pay range of $35–$45 per hour.

Requirements

• Recent teaching experience in cybersecurity and some teaching experience; experience teaching adults in an online environment is preferred.
• Strong English communication skills, including the ability to explain challenging concepts to beginners.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience in server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security.
• CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
• Must hold CompTIA CYSA+ certification or be able to earn it within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP networking and networking protocols, and 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.
• Ability to teach in a highly interactive, hands-on style.
• Familiarity with current industry trends and best practices and ability to use them to frame concepts for beginners.
• Comfort using communication and collaboration tools such as Google Docs, Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to continuous curriculum changes and willingness to experiment with formats, platforms, and approaches.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, problem-solving enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and follow through.
• Ability to work an assigned schedule and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• CCNA, CISSP, SANS, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
• At least two years of professional technology-industry experience in a security role.
• Undergraduate degree or certification in Cybersecurity and/or Education.
• Professional experience in education as a Certified Teacher.
• Professional experience in computer coding as a software engineer or developer.
• Experience working in a startup or nonprofit environment.
• Experience working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual instruction using CodeStream Studios' cybersecurity curriculum, tools, and resources.
• Communicate professionally with students using constructive, encouraging, and timely communication.
• Promote a positive, enjoyable learning environment and successful outcomes for students.
• Plan and execute supplemental educational activities that support the assigned curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide individualized instruction and promote interactive learning, complex thinking, participation, and discussion.
• Monitor, address, and report on student attendance and behavior; monitor and enforce class attendance.
• Assess, evaluate, and report on student progress; provide ongoing feedback, conferencing, and performance appraisals, and prepare individual student evaluations.
• Identify student challenges early and work with coaches and students to overcome them.
• Coordinate with students' career coaches and learner support staff to enforce program rules and promote student success.
• Participate in required student progress meetings with other team members.
• Provide input on technology curriculum and changes needed to keep content current and relevant, as well as on labs, learning management systems, and program policies.
• Enter student data in real time in Salesforce.com.
• Learn and develop domain knowledge across the company's catalog.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for product improvement.
• Participate in planning and development meetings.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and other instructors.

Benefits

• Mentorship and training to support professional and personal growth.
• Frequent opportunities to connect with partners, students, and communities served.
• Remote-friendly environment.
• A culture centered on kindness, fairness, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed