Data Center Instructor

Per Scholas

Vale (NC)

Hybrid

USD 142,848

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A national nonprofit organization seeks a Technical Instructor for its Data Center Technician training program. The role involves leading both remote and on-site training sessions while ensuring learners progress effectively. Applicants should have a solid background in enterprise IT and teaching experience. This is an 8-week contract role offering $40 per hour and requires residing in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring.
Strong technical experience in networking fundamentals.
Experience with remote instruction platforms like Zoom.

Responsibilities

Deliver curriculum modules on data center operations.
Facilitate labs and assessments.
Maintain accurate learner data in LMS and Salesforce.

Skills

Teaching in technical environments

Networking fundamentals

Virtualization tools

OSHA certification experience

ITSM tools experience

Education

CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification

Tools

VMWare

ServiceNow

Job description

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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.

DEPARTMENT: National Training Team

POSITION TITLE: Technical Instructor, Data Center

REPORTS TO: Director, Tech Instruction, ITS/EUDS

DURATION: Full Job / Contract – 8 Weeks

LOCATION: Remote with On-Site Facilitation (On-prem training required during the final weeks / Preferably living in Northern Virginia)

About Per Scholas

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit on a mission to advance economic equity through rigorous training for tech careers. For over 25 years, we’ve trained more than 15,000 individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology, equipping them with the skills and support to succeed in high-growth roles at leading employers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Instructor, Data Center to lead and deliver our Data Center Technician training program. This instructor will provide daily technical instruction, monitor learner progress, and facilitate both remote and on-premises training sessions as outlined in the program schedule. This role is ideal for a dynamic educator with a strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and a passion for workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and facilitate curriculum modules including:
OSHA & NFPA Safety
Networking Basics (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Routing & Switching)
Data Center Hardware, Cabling & Cooling
Virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V)
ITSM and ServiceNow
Data Center Operations & Security
AI Tools in IT Support
Facilitate labs, assessments, and capstone project evaluations
Maintain accurate learner data in Canvas LMS and Salesforce (grades, attendance, progress notes)
Provide individualized academic support and coaching
Support compliance with all academic and safety policies
Collaborate with fellow instructional staff and learner support teams for learner success

Required Qualifications

1–3 years of experience teaching, training, or mentoring in technical environments
Strong technical experience in:
Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, LAN/WAN, OSI layers)
Physical data center hardware & SOHO/IoT devices
BIOS/UEFI, troubleshooting, and break/fix methodology
Cable running, termination, testing (Cat 5/5e/6), and patch panels
Virtualization tools (VMWare, VirtualBox, Hyper-V type 1 & 2)
Familiarity with IDRAC configuration and RAID concepts
Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and GPOs
ITSM tools and ticketing platforms, particularly ServiceNow
Basic knowledge of:
Generative AI applications in IT
Low-voltage topology
Experience delivering and holding OSHA & NFPA Safety certification
Experience with remote instruction via Zoom or equivalent platform

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in data center environments (MDF, IDF, CDF)
CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification
Experience writing instructional content or customizing curriculum

Instructional Format & Schedule

Duration: 8 weeks
Format: Primarily remote with required on-prem instruction during the final phase of training

This role is critical to ensuring that learners gain the foundational and applied knowledge to succeed as Data Center Technicians or entry-level IT infrastructure specialists. We welcome applications from professionals who are passionate about teaching and fostering the next generation of tech talent.

For this role specifically, it is a contract role of $40 per hour for 8 weeks

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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!

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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