AWS Cloud Instructor

SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillStorm is seeking experienced trainers for a contract opportunity supporting our VET TEC training program, delivering technical instruction to veterans preparing for careers in technology. This is a 1099 contract opportunity requiring 40 hours per week for 16 weeks.

Trainers will lead structured coursework, provide hands-on lab guidance, and help students build practical skills aligned with industry certifications and real-world technical roles.

Qualifications

• AWS CCP and SAA or equivalent knowledge demonstrated in practice.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse experience levels.
• Passion for mentoring veteran learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 16-week, full-time AWS cloud training.
• Facilitate hands-on AWS labs and real-world scenarios.
• Help students understand core cloud concepts and AWS services.
• Provide day-to-day mentorship and support to veterans.
• Track student progress and prep for AWS certification exams.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain course quality.

Skills

AWS cloud knowledge

Communication & presentation

Mentoring veterans

Job description

Our Company

Since 2002, SkillStorm's mission is to accelerate opportunity. Our mission guides how we serve our employees and clients. We do this through our three pillars: Tech Force by Design, IT Apprenticeship, and Upskilling Accelerator. As authorized training partners for AWS, Salesforce, PEGA, Appian, and CompTIA, we design, build, and deploy tech teams at scale for enterprise clients while also helping aspiring professionals to go further, faster. Through our partnership network including universities, military programs, government agencies, and more, our mission is deeply rooted in closing the tech skills gap and creating new pathways of opportunity for all. We are proud to be the global leader in launching and accelerating tech careers.

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced trainers for a contract opportunity supporting our VET TEC training program, delivering technical instruction to veterans preparing for careers in technology. This is a 1099 contract opportunity requiring 40 hours per week for 16 weeks. Trainers will lead structured coursework, provide hands-on lab guidance, and help students build practical skills aligned with industry certifications and real-world technical roles.

Required Qualifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) certification or equivalent knowledge - active certification is not required, but candidates must demonstrate strong working knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture at that level
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make cloud concepts accessible to learners at all experience levels
• Passion for mentoring and supporting veteran learners

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Authorized Instructor (AAI) certification (current or expired)
• Prior experience teaching AWS, cloud technologies, or related technical content
• Professional background in networking, IT infrastructure, or cloud architecture
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services, cloud environments, and real-world deployment scenarios
• Military veterans with relevant training or experience are highly encouraged to apply

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training for AWS cloud coursework across a 16-week, full-time program (40 hours/week)
• Facilitate and troubleshoot hands-on AWS labs, guiding students through exercises and real-world cloud scenarios in real time
• Help students build a clear understanding of core cloud concepts, AWS services, and architecture best practices
• Provide day-to-day mentorship and technical support, creating an encouraging learning environment for veteran students
• Monitor and track individual student progress, reinforcing key topics and ensuring students are prepared for AWS certification exams
• Collaborate with program staff to maintain course quality and student accountability throughout the cohort

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.