Full-time Instructor

The Light Brigade, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Light Brigade is seeking a full-time Instructor to deliver top-tier fiber optic training across classrooms, labs, and virtual settings, manage equipment setups, and assist with course development.

You will work with internal teams to update materials, onboard new instructors, and travel extensively to support programs worldwide, including weekend trips and varied environments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in fiber optics including basic fiber optics, specialty applications, and optical test equipment.
• Ability to convey fiber optic theory and concepts to diverse audiences.
• Able to assess classroom audience and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Capable of delivering fiber optic training in-person and online.
• Capacity to create, edit, and review educational content for presentations and printed materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned classes, both scheduled and custom courses.
• Submit paperwork in a timely manner to facilitate billing and close-outs.
• Onboard new instructors for Light Brigade and Workforce Development programs.
• Update and create course materials with the Learning Development team.
• Assist warehouse staff with equipment needs.

Skills

Fiber optics knowledge

Public speaking

Course delivery

Content creation

Job description

The Full-time Instructor role is responsible for delivering high-quality fiber optic training, managing classroom and equipment setup, and assisting with course development. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, customers, and course attendees alike.

Key responsibilities include:

Proper delivery of assigned classes, both scheduled and custom/specialty courses.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner to facilitate billing and class close-outs.

Onboard new instructors for Light Brigade and Workforce Development programs.

Update and create course materials in conjunction with the Learning Development team.

Assist warehouse staff with equipment needs.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

Proficiency in many disciplines of fiber optics including but not exclusive to basic fiber optics, specialty applications, and optical test equipment.

Ability to convey fiber optic theory and concepts to audiences ranging from complete beginners to highly knowledgeable professionals across all areas of the fiber optic industry.

Able to assess the classroom audience and adjust instruction as needed to ensure that topics are understood without overcomplicating the information.

Able to deliver fiber optic training courses both in-person and in an online virtual classroom.

Capacity to create, edit, and review educational content for use in presentations and printed materials.

Working Conditions:

85% standing, 15% sitting for most instruction weeks

Various environments including classrooms, labs, warehouses, and garages

In contact with multiple people weekly

Approximately 80% travel (40 weeks per year, average), 13% working locally or from home, and 7% vacation time

Travel through airport, on airplanes, and rental cars

Weekend travel approximately 10 times per year

Instruction weeks can be up to 65 hours including instruction and travel time.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and be active for up to 10 hours a day in a classroom setting.

Ability to lift and transport boxes and cases up to 65 pounds.

Comfortable working alone most weeks.

Keeping healthy, mentally and physically, is highly recommended

About Light Brigade

In 1987, Light Brigade started the crusade to broaden the industry's fiber optic skills training and knowledge. Today, Light Brigade is regarded as the Leader in Fiber Optic Skills Training. For nearly 40 years, Light Brigade has offered worldwide, state-of-the-art, instructor-led, certified fiber optic training courses and hands-on skills training for industry professionals. Light Brigade has trained nearly 100,000 technicians, installers, engineers, designers, and other support staff from a variety of industries worldwide, equipping them with the skills required to move forward in their careers. With extensive theoretical and practical experience, Light Brigade’s training courses focus on fiber optic installation, testing, troubleshooting, engineering, and design. Fiber optic training courses provided by Light Brigade focus on general fiber optics, data centers, utilities, FTTH installation and design, along with specialized workshops and niche-focused topics. Light Brigade has partnered with leading industry bodies to provide certification for our industry-leading training courses.