Cybersecurity Instructor: Career Accelerator (Remote)

Per Scholas; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver hands-on instruction in fundamentals, security operations, endpoint security, and ethical hacking. You will prepare learners for industry certifications and guide them toward successful completion and graduation.

The role emphasizes live, lab-based teaching, learner coaching, and a commitment to accessible tech careers. Remote readiness and fully remote platforms are supported in a national program framework.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults in technical subjects.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical learning.
• Current cybersecurity certification(s) such as CISSP or Security+.
• Experience with cybersecurity labs and cloud security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab-first instruction across cybersecurity topics.
• Prepare learners for certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
• Manage learner progress and provide timely feedback.
• Mentor projects from scoping to demonstrations.
• Inform curriculum and labs with industry practices.
• Collaborate to improve labs and outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Security operations

Endpoint security

Certification prep

Cloud security

Labs & tools

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver hands-on instruction in fundamentals, security operations, endpoint security, and ethical hacking. You will prepare learners for industry certifications and guide them toward successful completion and graduation.

The role emphasizes live, lab-based teaching, learner coaching, and a commitment to accessible tech careers. Remote readiness and fully remote platforms are supported in a national program framework.