IT Support & EUDS Teaching Fellow

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

PerScholas hires within the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA

 

LOCATION: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

POSITION TITLE: Teaching Fellow

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Per Scholas seeks a proactive, technically skilled, and learner-focused individual to serve as a Satellite Teaching Fellow (location: OIC Philadelphia) within the Program Operations Department. This role is essential in extending our instructional reach to satellite campuses, ensuring learners at these sites receive high-quality instruction and support. The Satellite TF will serve as the on-site instructional presence, collaborating with the lead instructor who is based at the main campus.

This position is ideal for an experienced Teaching Fellow ready to take on greater responsibility and independence in the classroom.

This position is considered full-time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Classroom Facilitation

  • Serve as the on-site instructional leader in a satellite classroom where learners receive direct instruction from a lead instructor broadcasting from another location.
  • Using a structured and approved curriculum, assist the Technical Instructor in conducting technical training to prepare students for entry to mid-level Information Technology jobs. Technical training competencies include, but are not limited to, hardware, software, networking, security, servers, mobility, virtualization, cybersecurity, web development, quality assurance, and project management.  
  • Facilitate a supportive, hands-on, and professional learning environment, ensuring smooth technical operations and learner engagement throughout each class session.
  • Assist classroom facilitation in a highly interactive, hands-on style. The STF will consult with the Instructor before providing current students with review materials, videos, or other support.
  • Collaborate with the lead instructor to plan instructional activities, ensuring alignment between campuses.
  • The STF will form and lead study groups using the instructor's evaluations. The instructor and the students will determine topics. These study groups can be held during class (as the instructor approves) or before/after class.
  • The STF will consult with the instructor to determine the activities for the present and upcoming days and assist in gathering the necessary tools to conduct the lectures and hands-on labs.
  • The STF will understand the curriculum and be prepared to conduct a lesson if the instructor is temporarily unavailable due to PTO, technical issues, etc.

The STF may teach up to 1 week of classes if the Instructor is unavailable. The instructor is still responsible for outlining the lesson and lesson plans

  • The STF will ensure that all equipment loaned to or used by the students is returned to the instructor, the storage closet, or the person it was borrowed from.
  • Utilize the in-house PS Academy for assignments, tests, real-time performance monitoring, and assisting in entering student attendance/grades/scorecards. 
  • The Per Scholas curriculum calls for a maximum of 1.5 hours of lecture in a 6-hour teaching day.  The rest of the time is dedicated to interactive, hands-on lab activities, which the Technical Instructor and STF lead.
  • Class sizes range from 15-30 students.

Managing Student Performance 

  • Provide students with ongoing feedback, recognize challenges early, and work with the instructor, coaches, and students to overcome them.
  • Coordinate closely with students’ instructors and career coaches on enforcing program rules and promoting student success.
  • Implementing individualized study plans for students that are struggling in the class.
  • Participate in all required student progress meetings with other members of the team.
  • Monitor and enforce student class attendance, dress code, and other program policies.

Curriculum

  • Provide input on labs, Learning Management Systems, and program policies. 

Administrative

  • Participation in staff meetings
  • Conduct real-time student data entry in the PS Academy

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US:

Professional Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of a Per Scholas Training Program
  • Must have obtained all certifications offered in the training course you participated in
  • Recommended by a Per Scholas Technical Instructor
  • Ability to teach in a highly interactive and hands-on style
  • Passion for teaching others
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes in schedule
  • Interest in being part of a culture of continuous improvement
  • Team oriented while able to work independently
  • Highly responsive communicator
  • Excellent verbal communication skills

Personal Characteristics

  • You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission.
  • You are proactive, dependable, and confident, working independently in a classroom setting.
  • You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change.
  • You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently.
  • You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills. 
  • You are tech-savvy and can learn quickly.
  • You are strong at time management and can balance multiple projects and tasks.
  • You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources.

The expected salary for this role is $43,680/yr

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QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

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