Comptia A+ Instructor posting - Momentum Community Economic Development - Calgary, AB, Canada.

Are you a changemaker?
If you are someone who sees the potential in people, and who believes that everyone, given the right tools and support, can thrive, then you’re in the right place. At Momentum, we are committed to building a society where everyone belongs. Where we are all valued for who we are and where we are all given the tools and opportunities to build the life we want. We value diversity, and we believe everyone has a role to play in building a just and equitable society. We’re changemakers transforming our community for the good of all.

What you’ll be doing:
Momentum is building up its offering of tech training programs as a path towards empowering those from under-represented groups to cross the digital divide and land careers in Tech.
We are seeking out an engaging instructor to help students (12-15 students per cohort) to prepare for the Comptia A+ examinations (220-1101, 220-1102).
Our hope is the successful candidate will be able to deliver classes live and in-person. However, we are open to an instructor who can provide live remote instruction if we can’t find a candidate in the Calgary area.
You will be required to bring your own curriculum and instruction materials to support students to pass their certification exams.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Deliver engaging, adult-learner focused instruction to help learners pass certification exams.
• Prepare curriculum materials that can be accessed through Momentum’s Learning Management System (D2L).
• Monitor participant attendance and report all absences/irregularities to program staff.
• Communicate participant progress to program staff and collaborate on any additional support participants may require.
• Attend planning and consultative meetings with department staff as needed.

Who we’re looking for:
• You are great at explaining technical concepts in a way students can understand.
• You are passionate about working with diverse learners as they launch careers in tech.
• You have experience developing lesson plans to meet the needs of adult learners.
• You have experience in preparing students to take certification exams.
• A degree, diploma, certificate, or a professional designation in a related field (Information technology, computer science etc.).
• 3+ years of professional experience in the IT industry.
• At least 1 year experience or hold a training certificate in adult education.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, facilitation, and communication skills.
• You have experience with classroom management and individual learning support.

Additional Information:
• We are requiring the IT Instructor for 7 weeks between February 26, 2024 – April 12, 2024.
• The IT Instructor will facilitate classes for 20-30hrs/week (Monday to Friday, 9-12pm, 1pm-4pm).

To apply:
Please forward resume with cover letter via e-mail to: [email protected]. Applicants must state salary expectations in their cover letter.
State competition number (MOM1101) in subject line of email.

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