Information Technology Instructor

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Year Up United is seeking an IT instructor to deliver college-level information technology courses to urban youth in Washington, DC. You will lead project-based, student-driven classes, provide one-on-one tutoring, and work under the Year Up United framework to ensure strong academic and professional outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, curriculum refinement with colleagues, and preparing students for internships with corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Alternative: non-technical bachelor plus relevant certifications (A+, MCSE).
• 1–3 years of educator experience; industry/training experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct IT courses for ~20 students daily using college-level curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality, student-driven, project-based classes daily.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring and guidance for self-directed learning.
• Manage classroom per Year Up United contract and behavior modification model.
• Collaborate with instructors to refine and document IT curriculum.
• Identify key competencies to meet college and industry requirements.
• Refine assessment tools to measure learning and student transitions to internships.
• Ensure students' communication and professional skills meet internship/university needs.

Skills

Information Technology Instruction

Project-Based Learning

Lesson Planning

Technical Literacy

Behavior Modification Model

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Non-technical bachelor + A+/MCSE

Job description

Responsibilities

• Instruct Information Technology courses of approximately 20 students daily, using curriculum that aligns to college-level courses, and includes computer application, hardware and networking
• Produce and instruct high quality, student driven and project-based classes daily in which students learn, are challenged, and enjoy the learning process
• Provide guidance for self-directed learning and provide one‑on‑one tutoring outside of class
• Manage the classroom successfully following the Year Up United contract and behavior modification model
• Work with other instructors to refine and document the Information Technology curriculum
• Identify key competencies for instruction to meet both college-level course requirements and industry‑workplace needs
• Hone assessment tools to measure learning and growth of Year Up United students and to ensure successful transition of students to corporate internships; make use of these tools to continuously monitor and evaluate Year Up United’s performance
• Ensure that students’ communications abilities and professional skills meet the needs of internship and University partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Information Technology, Computer Science etc.) required
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical field plus relevant industry standard certification: A+, MCSE etc. acceptable
• 1‑3 years of experience as an educator, additional experience as an industry/corporate training a plus
• 1+ years’ experience teaching or working with urban youth preferred
• An interest in implementing progressive methodologies and in creating a hands on, interactive learning environment
• Experience managing projects with exceptional attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Information Technology education, curriculum development, and student assessment, with a strong focus on creating engaging, project-based learning environments for urban youth. Possesses a commitment to fostering professional skills and communication abilities that align with industry standards.

Certifications & Qualifications

• A+ Certification
• MCSE Certification

Hard Skills

• Information Technology Instruction
• Project-Based Learning
• Lesson Planning
• Technical Literacy
• Behavior Modification Model

Soft Skills

• Guidance for Self-Directed Learning
• Classroom Management
• Attention to Detail
• Passion for Working with Urban Young Adults

Industry Keywords

• College-Level Courses
• Curriculum Alignment
• Student-Driven Learning
• Corporate Internships
• Year Up United