Instructor, Cyber-Defender Ethical Hacking (Orlando)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an instructor to deliver its provided Cyber-defender: Ethical Hacking curriculum in person at the University of Central Florida. The role introduces students ages 13–18 to cybersecurity and ethical hacking through hands-on activities, technical challenges, and project work. Curriculum, lesson resources, and activities are provided; the instructor makes them engaging, accessible, and memorable and supports students in meeting learning objectives.

Teaching is scheduled for July 12–23, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The instructor must attend required training and onboarding when hired, plus an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. A background check is required before working with youth learners. Compensation is USD 1,650 per week.

Requirements

• Genuine enjoyment of working with teenagers and the ability to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
• Professional, academic, or substantial project experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, network security, or a related field.
• A completed bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or current enrollment in a Cybersecurity or Information Systems Security master’s or PhD program.
• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals and experience with course tools, including VirtualBox, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and Metasploit.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to discuss complex or sensitive topics clearly, responsibly, and at an age-appropriate level.
• Dependability, preparedness, receptiveness to feedback, and comfort taking responsibility for student behavior, responsible technology use, and safety.
• Availability to teach on weekdays for all listed course dates.
• Ability to actively work with teenagers, facilitate hands-on learning, troubleshoot technical issues, set boundaries, enforce classroom expectations, and supervise students outside the classroom.
• Successful completion of a background check before working with youth learners.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, facilitation, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Cyber-defender: Ethical Hacking curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
• Guide students through hands-on cybersecurity activities and projects, explain technical concepts in beginner-friendly ways, and ensure learners meet course learning objectives.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, responsible technology use, and safety requirements.
• Monitor student understanding, provide helpful feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, helping maintain engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
• Attend required instructor training and onboarding, including an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from a community of instructors and educators.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
• Opportunity to introduce teenagers to cybersecurity and ethical hacking and help them explore future academic and career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level