Technology Training Instructor

Jobtailor; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an experienced Technology Instructor to design, schedule, and conduct instructor‑led technology training classes primarily online and in person when needed. You will prepare equipment and materials, promote active learning, and collaborate with fellow instructors to enhance delivery and content.

Experience teaching adults and strong tech literacy are essential. Responsibilities include attendance reporting, assisting with digital literacy training for library

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years of experience teaching adults how to use technology products and services.
• Ability to instruct in a hands‑off manner, letting users learn by doing.
• Ability to teach in person and online.
• Extensive knowledge of Mac and PC platforms.
• Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly.
• Proficiency with Windows 10 and MS Office, Adobe CC, HTML/CSS and/or Python, and video/audio tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, promote, and conduct instructor‑led technology training classes primarily online and in person when needed.
• Prepare equipment and materials for training, create and/or update materials as needed.
• Use effective classroom training techniques, promote active learning, and adapt instruction to leaners’ needs.
• Collaborate with other Technology Instructors to enhance instructional delivery, presentation skills, and content.
• Provide attendance reports of all classes conducted.
• Assist with digital literacy training for other library staff.
• Perform ad‑hoc project‑related duties as required.

Skills

Adult instruction

In-person & online teaching

Mac & Windows knowledge

Adaptability to new tech

Windows 10 & MS Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML/CSS and/or Python

Video/audio editing software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience

Tools

Windows 10

MS Office

Adobe CC

HTML/CSS

Python

Video editing software

Audio production software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, promote, and conduct instructor‑led technology training classes primarily online and in person when needed.
• Prepare equipment and materials for training, create and/or update materials as needed.
• Use effective classroom training techniques, promote active learning, adapt instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encourage individual practice.
• Collaborate with other Technology Instructors to continuously enhance technical instructional delivery, presentation skills, and content.
• Provide attendance reports of all classes conducted.
• Assist with digital literacy training for other library staff.
• Perform ad‑hoc project‑related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional related experience.
• 2+ years of experience teaching/instructing/training adults how to use technology products and services.
• Ability to instruct in a “hands‑off” manner, letting users learn by doing.
• Ability to teach in person and online.
• Extensive knowledge of Mac and PC platforms.
• Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:
  • Windows 10 and MS Office
  • Adobe CC
  • HTML/CSS and/or Python
  • Video editing and/or audio production software