IT Instructor - Online

    $66,000/year
    Remote - U.S. only
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Education & Training
    First posted 2327 days ago
    SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

    At CBT Nuggets, we refer to our instructors as trainers because they go above and beyond mere instruction. Our trainers are IT experts that possess engaging personalities, a strong passion for technology, and a knack for making the complicated simple. The CBT Nuggets trainer role supports our organization’s overall mission to continually improve the effectiveness of learning by creating IT-related videos and learning experiences that our learners can trust. Responsibilities include researching current trends and certifications in the IT industry, developing curriculum, creating instructional videos, product demonstrations, virtual labs, quizzes, and supplemental files designed to help individual learners, small businesses, enterprise teams, and government agencies achieve their IT-related goals. The CBT Nuggets trainer is also responsible for reviewing content created by other trainers to ensure that we always deliver our learners the highest quality content.

    MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
  1. Create accurate, concise, and engaging content on a regular basis
  2. Increase traffic to CBT Nuggets website by delivering timely and relevant content
  3. Increase usage of products and features such as virtual labs and practice exams
  4. Receive positive learner reviews
  5. Meet or exceed the Quality Control Standards set forth by the Learning Content team
  6. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  7. Stay up-to-date on current technologies, certifications, exams, and other IT industry news
  8. Develop course curriculum leveraging your real-world IT experience and exam-related objectives
  9. Design, develop, edit, and submit knowledge & skill-based instructional videos
  10. Create effective learning experiences utilizing quizzes, demonstrations, labs, and other tools at your disposal
  11. Collaborate with other instructors, illustrators, and other teams (e.g. Learning Content and Marketing)
  12. Provide timely & constructive peer review of content created by your colleagues
  13. Act as a brand ambassador for CBT Nuggets
  14. SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES/EDUCATION:
  15. Education required:
  16. Relevant IT certifications or demonstrated in-depth knowledge
  17. 5+ years experience in an IT-related field/area of expertise e.g. Cloud, DBA, DevOps, InfoSec, Networking, Programming, Systems Administration
  18. Skills/experience required:
  19. Independent thinker and self-starter
  20. Attention to detail
  21. Collaborative and comfortable working on a team
  22. Attitude required:
  23. Honesty, humility, and integrity
  24. Inclusive and respectful
  25. Strong work ethic
  26. Passion for learning
  27. Comfortable with autonomy
  28. Eager to add new skills and grow professionally
  29. Skills that are preferred, but not required:
  30. Curiosity
  31. Assertiveness
  32. A love of IT and/or technology
  33. Ability to be proficient with an Apple laptop
  34. Proficiency with Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, and internal CBT Nuggets software
  35. As an IT Instructor, you will receive compensation in the amount of the greater of the sum of the compensation based on actual content production or the annual guaranteed minimum of $66,000, calculated on a per pay period basis.

    Content production earnings:
    $2,500 per each completed skill
    $250 per each completed peer review






    CBT NUGGETS MISSION
    To continually improve the effectiveness of learning.

    CBT NUGGETS BRAND COMPONENTS:

    Position: The distinct point of difference our brand holds in the minds of our target audience.
    - IT training you can trust.

    Personality: The human traits that describe our brand as if it were a person.
    -Passionate, empathetic, and accountable.

    Promise: The consistent experience we commit to providing at every touchpoint.
    - Learner First

    Interviewing Tips
    What you say doesn’t matter nearly as much as what you do. Prove to us that you have passion, attention to detail, a good work ethic, and are an independent thinker through your preparation for the interview. Imagine yourself as already having the job and focus on telling us how you will help CBT Nuggets accomplish its mission with your help.

    Sign up for the free trial and learn about the CBT Nuggets offering. Every teammate at CBT Nuggets has to understand our customer and our product. Prepare as if you’re already on the team.

    Don’t be nervous, there’s no reason to be. If you feel nervous, channel that energy into better use.
    Smile, and enjoy the process.

    Third-Party Solicitation
    Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not directly submit applications for this job posting and are expressly prohibited from reaching out directly to any hiring managers or department heads via phone, email, LinkedIn, or other means of communication. All applications must be submitted directly by the job applicant."

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
    CBT Nuggets provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (sex), gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, height, weight, physical appearance, hairstyle, need for reasonable accommodations, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or familial status. In addition to federal law requirements, CBT Nuggets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

    CBT Nuggets expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender (sex), gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, height, weight, physical appearance, hairstyle, need for reasonable accommodations, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or familial status. Improper interference with the ability of CBT Nuggets’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

    CBT Nuggets provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who need accommodation for medical or religious reasons, as provided by law, in regards to candidate selection, job assignment, compensation, training, benefits, promotion, discipline, and termination, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to CBT Nuggets. The Company is committed to engaging in an interactive process for qualified individuals seeking reasonable accommodations as provided by law.

    CBT Nuggets actively maintains and regularly updates its Affirmative Action Program.


    Company:  CBT Nuggets

    Online IT training platform offering streaming certification, project management, and office productivity courses.
    51-200 employees
    Education & E-Learning
    HQ: United States