INSTRUCTOR (1099 CONTRACTOR), IT CAREER LAB
Full Time
Chicago, IL 60661
Posted
Job description
IT Career Lab Instructor, Microsoft Power BI and Data Analytics -
1099 Contractor, Chicago, IL
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and provide proof of vaccination at date of hire.
National Able Network, a growing nonprofit agency specializing in the provision of innovative employment and training programs, seeks a dynamic instructor (1099 Contractor) with a track record of success to teach classes in Microsoft Power BI and Data Analytics (Microsoft Excel, Access) for its educational division, IT Career Lab in Golden Valley, MN. National Able employees adhere, promote are committed to equity and nondiscrimination.
Certifications offered include (though are not limited to): Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. The qualified candidate possesses experience in curriculum development, methodology, and delivery of interactive, facilitation-based training utilizing multiple teaching platforms including classroom, web-based, and hands-on methods.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver (at minimum) 18 hours of instruction per week (mix of in-person, hybrid, and remote-live modalities)
- Teach multiple (3-6) technical classes per quarter across multiple subjects (see above for details)
- Coalesce existing resources and custom-built supplemental instructional tools to manage effective classes
- Provide instruction for up to 20 students per class at an agreed upon schedule with ITCL Operations Manager and Program Director
- Make all reasonable efforts to teach and prepare each student to understand and pass certification exams
- Adapt the curriculum based on students’ experience and ability during the course
- Track attendance and provide weekly student grade reports to ITCL Operations Manager
- Perform administrative duties related to students’ programs
- Obtain and utilize knowledge of all Student Support areas (admissions, student accounts, advising, testing, and coaching services) as well as academic & administrative policy and procedures.
- Advise and provide technical assistance when requested to ITCL regarding program/process improvements
- Advise ITCL Operations Manager and Program Director on new courses of study to consider for course catalogs
- Inform ITCL Operations of any issues, e.g. student preparation, physical classroom, technology, etc.
- Other strategic planning activities related to ITCL program design will be assigned
Knowledge or Expertise:
- Experience in course development, instruction, and facilitation of training for adults
- Expert on Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and other data analysis software
- Technical training experience, technical certification and proven track record in presenting technical information to diverse audiences; including, but not limited to the following:
- Microsoft Power BI – Certified
- Microsoft Excel – Certified
- Proven, prior success with high student passage rates for certification exams
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate blended learning training models (i.e. classroom, web-based instructor lead; web-based self-directed)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrates active listening and ability to build rapport with diverse learners
- Polished, professional presentation abilities
- High creativity and flexibility
- Self-starter who can work and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with consistent reliable follow-through
- Post-secondary degree, and other certifications in related fields preferred
- 5+ years of experience working in Information Technology preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
- Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel Certifications
- 2+ years experience in course development, instruction, and facilitation of training for adults
Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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