Cybersecurity Instructor – Career Accelerator (Remote)

Per Scholas; Milton (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver rigorous, hands-on cybersecurity training in a fully remote environment. You will guide learners through labs and real-world scenarios, preparing them for industry certifications and successful job placement.

You will monitor progress, provide targeted feedback, and collaborate with the curriculum team to stay current on threats, tools, and best practices, helping students advance to high-growth tech careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 1–3+ years teaching or training in technical subjects.
• Experience with cybersecurity labs and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab-first instruction across cybersecurity fundamentals and security operations.
• Prepare learners for industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
• Monitor learner progress and provide actionable feedback.
• Mentor cybersecurity projects from scoping to demonstrations.
• Inform curriculum with current threats and industry practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Teaching

Labs

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver rigorous, hands-on cybersecurity training in a fully remote environment. You will guide learners through labs and real-world scenarios, preparing them for industry certifications and successful job placement.

You will monitor progress, provide targeted feedback, and collaborate with the curriculum team to stay current on threats, tools, and best practices, helping students advance to high-growth tech careers.