IT Instructor & Tech Mentor for Youth Careers

Year Up United; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,200 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exempt salaried role

Healthcare options

Three weeks paid vacation

401(k) match

Job summary

Year Up United seeks an Information Technology Instructor to teach computer applications, hardware and networking to about 20 students daily, using a college‑level curriculum. You will guide students through interactive lessons, mentor them, and help prepare them for corporate internships.

As part of the Academic Team, you will collaborate on curriculum development, assess learning outcomes, and support students in building professional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred; industry experience also valued.
• 1–3 years of educational experience; urban youth experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Experience with curriculum design, lesson planning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Information Technology courses for ~20 students daily using college‑level curriculum.
• Deliver high‑quality, student‑driven, project‑based classes that engage learning.
• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring and guidance for self‑directed learning.
• Collaborate with other instructors to refine IT curriculum.
• Assess learning progress and support transitions to internships.
• Mentor students and participate in weekly academic meetings.
• Support diverse learners and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Educator experience

Urban youth experience

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Schoology

Moodle

Sakai

Adobe Connect

Second Life

Job description

Year Up United seeks an Information Technology Instructor to teach computer applications, hardware and networking to about 20 students daily, using a college‑level curriculum. You will guide students through interactive lessons, mentor them, and help prepare them for corporate internships.

As part of the Academic Team, you will collaborate on curriculum development, assess learning outcomes, and support students in building professional skills.