Cybersecurity Instructor (Virtual )

CodeStream Studios • ,

7h • $35 - $45 • Remote

About The Position

CodeStream Studios is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver virtual instruction using its cybersecurity curriculum, tools, and resources. The instructor supports learners through individualized, interactive, and hands-on teaching; communicates constructively and promptly; and helps create a positive learning environment and successful student outcomes. The role includes planning supplemental activities, encouraging discussion and complex thinking, monitoring attendance and behavior, assessing and reporting student progress, and providing ongoing feedback and evaluations.

The instructor collaborates with students’ career coaches, learner support staff, clients, internal teams, and other instructors. Additional responsibilities include participating in student progress and planning meetings, contributing to curriculum and lab updates, providing input on learning management systems and program policies, entering student data in Salesforce.com, and identifying product improvements. The instructor is expected to adapt to curriculum changes and develop domain knowledge across CodeStream Studios’ catalog.

This is a remote, independent-contractor opportunity with part-time assignments and a schedule that varies by assignment. The stated target pay range is $35–$45 per hour, with rate dependent in part on location, qualifications, and experience. Valid U.S. work authorization is required.

Requirements

• Recent teaching experience in cybersecurity.
• 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.
• Familiarity with current industry trends and best practices.
• Comfort using communication and collaboration tools such as Google Docs, Gmail, Slack, Notion, Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience in server management, hardware, software, networking, mobility, virtualization, project management, and security.
• CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
• CompTIA CYSA+ certification, or ability to earn it within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP networking and networking protocols, and Microsoft Windows operating systems, including console or terminal use.
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server environments, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.
• Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style.
• Flexibility to adapt to ongoing curriculum changes.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving enthusiasm.
• 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 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 remotely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual instruction using CodeStream Studios' cybersecurity curriculum, tools, and resources.
• Communicate professionally with students in an encouraging, constructive, and timely manner.
• Promote a positive student experience and support successful learning outcomes.
• Plan and deliver supplemental educational activities that support the curriculum and learning objectives.
• Provide individualized instruction and facilitate interactive, hands-on learning.
• Encourage complex thinking, participation, and discussion.
• Monitor, address, and report student attendance and behavior; monitor and enforce class attendance.
• Assess and report student progress, provide ongoing feedback and performance appraisals, and prepare individual student evaluations.
• Identify student challenges early and work with students and coaches to address them.
• Coordinate with career coaches and learner support staff to enforce program rules and promote student success.
• Participate in required student progress meetings, planning meetings, and development meetings.
• Contribute input on technology curriculum, curriculum updates, labs, learning management systems, and program policies.
• Enter student data in Salesforce.com in real time.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and other instructors.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for product improvement.
• Adapt to curriculum changes and continue developing cybersecurity domain knowledge.

Benefits

• A radically candid culture.
• A remote-friendly environment.
• Mentorship and training to support professional and personal growth.
• Frequent opportunities to connect with partners, students, and communities served.

What This Job Offers

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