Information Technology Instructor

Year Up United

Information Technology Instructor teaching IT courses to approximately 20 urban students daily. Fostering a positive learning environment and supporting students' personal and professional development.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Technology education, curriculum development, and student assessment, with a strong focus on creating engaging, project-based learning environments for urban youth. Possesses a commitment to fostering professional skills and communication abilities that align with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AssessmentExperience with Urban YouthIndustry Standard Certification (A+, MCSE)

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Hard Skills

Information Technology InstructionProject-Based LearningLesson PlanningTechnical LiteracyBehavior Modification Model

Soft Skills

Guidance for Self-Directed LearningClassroom ManagementAttention to DetailPassion for Working with Urban Young Adults

Certifications & Qualifications

A+ CertificationMCSE Certification

Industry Keywords

College-Level CoursesCurriculum AlignmentStudent-Driven LearningCorporate InternshipsYear Up United

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 20 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses, and includes computer application, hardware and networking
Produce and instruct high quality, student driven and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one-on-one tutoring outside of class
Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up United contract and behavior modification model
Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry-workplace needs
Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up United’s performance
Ensure that students’ communications abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and University partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required
Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
1-3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
1+ years’ experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail
Moderate degree of technical literacy required; strong technical literacy a plus
Experience with curriculum, syllabus development and lesson planning
Experience with student assessment; and a talent to continuously evaluate the curriculum to identify what is working and what improvements can be made
A passion for working with urban young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
401(k) match for eligible participants
Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.